Description
Layered Banana Pudding is a classic Southern dessert that brings joy to any occasion. This no-bake treat features luscious layers of creamy vanilla pudding, ripe bananas, and crunchy Nilla wafers. With its rich texture and delightful flavors, it’s the perfect dessert for potlucks or family gatherings. Best of all, this simple recipe takes just 30 minutes to prepare, making it a breeze to whip up when you’re short on time. Chill it overnight for the best results, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully for a refreshing treat that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
- 5 oz instant vanilla pudding mix
- 2 cups milk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz Cool Whip (thawed)
- 12 oz Nilla wafers
- 5–7 ripe bananas (sliced)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth. Add sweetened condensed milk, pudding mix, milk, and vanilla; mix until combined. Fold in half of the Cool Whip.
- Layer Nilla wafers in a 9 x 13 baking dish, followed by half of the bananas and half of the pudding mixture. Add another layer of Nilla wafers and repeat.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least four hours or overnight. Before serving, garnish with remaining banana slices and Nilla wafers.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg