Description
This no-bake banana pudding is creamy, delicious, and perfect for holidays, family gatherings, or any occasion. With layers of vanilla wafers, ripe bananas, and a smooth pudding mixture, it’s as easy to make as it is delightful to eat!
Ingredients
Scale
Pudding Layer
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 (5-ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
- 3 cups cold milk
- 1 (8-ounce) container Cool Whip, divided
Layers
- 1 box vanilla wafers (about 60 cookies) or butter cookies
- 4–5 ripe bananas, sliced
Topping (optional)
- Crushed vanilla wafers
- Additional banana slices
Instructions
- Prepare the Creamy Pudding Mixture: Beat the softened cream cheese in a large mixing bowl until smooth and creamy. Add the sweetened condensed milk and continue to beat until well combined.
- Make the Pudding: In a separate bowl, whisk together the instant pudding mix and cold milk until smooth. Let it sit for a few minutes to thicken. Gradually fold the pudding mixture into the cream cheese mixture until fully combined. Fold in half of the Cool Whip for a light, airy texture.
- Assemble the Layers: Place a layer of vanilla wafers on the bottom of a trifle dish, clear bowl, or 9×13-inch pan. Add a layer of banana slices on top of the cookies, then spread a generous layer of the pudding mixture over the bananas.
- Repeat Layers: Continue layering wafers, bananas, and pudding mixture until all ingredients are used, ending with a pudding layer.
- Top It Off: Spread the remaining Cool Whip evenly over the top. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld and the wafers to soften into a cake-like texture.
- Serve: Before serving, sprinkle crushed vanilla wafers and additional banana slices on top for decoration, if desired.
Notes
- This dessert is best served after it has chilled for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- You can substitute graham crackers or butter cookies for vanilla wafers if preferred.
- For extra flavor, consider adding a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg to the pudding mixture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg