Description
A creamy, no-bake banana pudding made with layers of vanilla wafers, fresh banana slices, and a smooth pudding base. Ready in 25 minutes with just 8 ingredients for a rich, restaurant-quality dessert.
Ingredients
Vanilla Wafers 1 1/2 cups
Ripe Bananas 4 medium
Whole Milk 2 cups
Evaporated Milk 1 1/2 cups
Vanilla Pudding Mix 3 boxes (3.4 oz each)
Cornstarch 3 tbsp
Granulated Sugar 1/2 cup
Salted Butter 2 tbsp
Instructions
Crush 1 1/2 cups vanilla wafers into fine crumbs using a food processor or rolling pin
Peel bananas and slice into 1/4″ rounds, working with one banana at a time
Whisk 2 cups whole milk with 1 1/2 cups evaporated milk in a medium bowl
In a saucepan, mix 3 boxes pudding mix, 1/2 cup sugar, and 3 tbsp cornstarch until smooth
Pour milk mixture into saucepan. Cook over medium heat 5-7 minutes, whisking constantly until thickened and reaches 180°F
Remove from heat, stir in 2 tbsp butter until smooth
Layer wafers and banana slices in a dish, top with pudding, and chill 2 hours before serving
Notes
Use gluten-free wafers or vegan butter for dietary adjustments
Chill for at least 2 hours for best texture
Freshly sliced bananas browning can be prevented with a squeeze of lemon juice
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Stovetop Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 48g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 75mg