Homemade Banana Pudding Recipe: A Creamy Southern Classic You’ll Crave Again and Again
A dreamy no-bake dessert layered with vanilla wafers, ripe bananas, and fluffy whipped cream — this Homemade Banana Pudding is the nostalgic comfort you didn’t know you needed.
Equipment
- Large mixing bowls
- Hand mixer or whisk
- 9x13-inch dish
- Rubber spatula
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- 1 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 ½ cups cold water
- 1 3.4 oz package instant vanilla pudding mix
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 box vanilla wafers
- 4 ripe bananas, sliced
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together sweetened condensed milk, cold water, and pudding mix until smooth. Let it chill for about 5 minutes to thicken.
- In another bowl, beat heavy cream until soft peaks form.
- Gently fold whipped cream into the pudding mixture. This gives it that cloud-like texture.
- Start with vanilla wafers at the bottom, add banana slices, and spread a layer of pudding.
- Keep layering until you reach the top of your dish, finishing with pudding.
- Crush a few wafers and sprinkle them over the top for a pretty, nostalgic finish.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
For extra nostalgia, crush vanilla wafers over the top before serving. Chill overnight for the best texture. Want a twist? Swap whipped cream for Cool Whip or add a layer of meringue.