🍌🍮 Classic Southern Banana Pudding

Servings: 8–10

🛒 Ingredients

• 1 box (5.1 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
• 3 cups cold whole milk
• 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 container (8 oz) whipped topping, thawed
• 1 package (11 oz) vanilla wafers
• 4–5 ripe bananas, sliced
• ½ cup heavy whipping cream, optional
• 2 tbsp powdered sugar, optional

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Make the pudding: Whisk the vanilla pudding mix and cold milk for about 2 minutes until thickened.
2. Add sweetness: Stir in the sweetened condensed milk and vanilla until smooth.
3. Fold in whipped topping: Gently fold in the whipped topping until creamy and well combined.
4. Layer: Arrange a layer of vanilla wafers in the bottom of a 9×13-inch dish. Add a layer of sliced bananas, followed by a layer of pudding.
5. Repeat: Continue layering until all the ingredients are used, finishing with pudding on top.
6. Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, so the wafers soften and the flavors blend.
7. Garnish: Top with extra vanilla wafers and banana slices just before serving. 🍌❤️

Tip: For the freshest-looking banana slices, add the ones on top right before serving.