Not Yo’ Mama’s Banana Pudding
🍌 Not Yo’ Mama’s Banana Pudding Recipe
Treat yourself to layers of smooth pudding, fluffy cream, sweet bananas, and crunchy vanilla wafers—all in one unforgettable dessert.
🛒 Ingredients
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Instant Vanilla Pudding Mix | 2 (3.4 oz) boxes |
| Cold Milk | 4 cups |
| Sweetened Condensed Milk | 1 (14 oz) can |
| Whipped Topping (thawed) | 1 (8 oz) container |
| Cream Cheese (softened) | 8 oz |
| Vanilla Extract | 1 teaspoon |
| Ripe Bananas | 5–6 medium |
| Vanilla Wafers | 1 (12 oz) box |
👩🍳 Directions
- Mix the Pudding: In a large bowl, whisk together the vanilla pudding mix and cold milk until thickened and smooth. Set aside.
- Blend the Cream Base: In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add in the sweetened condensed milk and mix until fully combined.
- Fold in the Whipped Topping: Gently fold the whipped topping into the cream cheese mixture until fluffy and uniform.
- Add Flavor: Stir in the vanilla extract to enhance the cream mixture’s richness.
- Combine with Pudding: Gradually add the prepared pudding to the cream mixture, folding gently to avoid deflating the texture.
- Slice the Bananas: Cut bananas into even rounds and set aside.
- Assemble the Layers: In a trifle dish or deep glass bowl, layer vanilla wafers along the bottom, followed by banana slices, then a generous layer of the creamy pudding mixture.
- Repeat the Layers: Continue layering—wafers, bananas, cream—until all ingredients are used. Ensure the final layer is the pudding mixture.
- Top It Off: Crumble a few extra vanilla wafers on top for a pretty (and crunchy) finish.
- Chill and Serve: Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight. This gives the layers time to set and the flavors to fully develop.
