Description
Southern Banana Pudding is a delightful and nostalgic dessert that combines luscious layers of creamy vanilla pudding, fresh bananas, and crunchy vanilla wafers. This classic Southern treat is perfect for family gatherings or potlucks, offering a sweet escape into fond memories with every bite. Topped with fluffy whipped cream and ready to serve chilled, it’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that will have everyone coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ripe bananas (sliced)
- 1 box (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 box (12 oz) vanilla wafers
- 1 cup whipped topping
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix and milk until smooth. Let it thicken for about 5 minutes.
- Slice the bananas into ½ inch rounds.
- In a large trifle dish or bowl, layer the vanilla wafers, followed by sliced bananas and pudding. Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with pudding on top.
- Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
- Before serving, top with whipped topping and extra crumbled vanilla wafers if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg