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Seasonal Banana Pudding

Classic banana pudding recipe with creamy vanilla layers and vanilla wafers
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This classic, no-bake dessert is the ultimate comfort food. Layers of vanilla wafers, fresh bananas, and a cloud-like creamy pudding come together for a nostalgic treat that improves as it chills.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 1/2 cups ice-cold water
  • 1 (3.4 oz) box instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 3 cups heavy whipping cream, chilled
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 (11 oz) box vanilla wafer cookies
  • 4-5 large ripe bananas
  • 1 pinch salt

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk sweetened condensed milk and cold water until smooth. Add pudding mix and whisk vigorously for 2 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes to thicken.
  2. In a separate chilled bowl, beat heavy cream, vanilla extract, and salt with a mixer until stiff peaks form.
  3. Gently fold one-third of the whipped cream into the pudding base to lighten it. Then fold in the remaining whipped cream until no white streaks remain.
  4. Spread a thin layer of the cream mixture in a 9×13 inch dish. Add a single layer of vanilla wafers.
  5. Slice bananas into 1/4-inch rounds. Layer half the slices over the wafers. Spread one-third of the remaining cream over the bananas.
  6. Repeat layers: wafers, remaining bananas, and another third of the cream. Add a final layer of wafers and cover with the last of the cream.
  7. Press plastic wrap directly onto the surface. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight for best results.

Notes

Use bananas that are yellow with a few specks, not overripe. Ensure cream and bowl are very cold for best whipping. The dessert must chill to allow wafers to soften. Store covered in fridge for 3-4 days.

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