Classic Banana Pudding
Ingredients:
1 box (5 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
3 cups cold milk
1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream (cold)
½ cup powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 box vanilla wafers (like Nilla Wafers)
4–5 ripe bananas (sliced)
Instructions:
1. Make the pudding base:
In a large bowl, whisk together the pudding mix and cold milk until smooth.
Add the sweetened condensed milk and whisk until fully combined.
Refrigerate for about 5–10 minutes to set slightly.
2. Whip the cream:
In a separate bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
3. Combine:
Gently fold half of the whipped cream into the pudding mixture until smooth. Reserve the other half for topping.
4. Assemble layers:
In a large dish (or trifle bowl), add a layer of vanilla wafers, then a layer of banana slices, then a layer of pudding mixture.
Repeat the layers until the dish is full, ending with pudding.
5. Top:
Spread the reserved whipped cream on top.
Garnish with crushed wafers or a few banana slices.
6. Chill:
Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours (overnight is best for the flavors to meld).
