No Bake Banana Pudding
This no bake banana pudding is a creamy, comforting dessert that comes together with simple ingredients and no oven needed. It is the kind of treat that feels nostalgic, easy, and perfect for sharing with family or friends.
Equipment
- 1 Large mixing bowl
- 1 Whisk
- 1 Serving dish or trifle bowl
Ingredients
- 1 package instant vanilla pudding mix 5.1-ounce package
- 2 cups cold milk
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk 14-ounce can
- 8 ounces whipped topping thawed
- 4 medium ripe bananas sliced
- 1 box vanilla wafer cookies about 11 ounces
- extra banana slices optional, for topping
- cookie crumbs optional, for topping
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk the pudding mix with cold milk until thickened. Stir in the sweetened condensed milk until smooth and well combined.
- Gently fold the whipped topping into the pudding mixture until creamy and evenly blended. Try not to overmix so the filling stays light.
- In a serving dish or trifle bowl, add a layer of vanilla wafer cookies. Top with banana slices, then spoon some pudding mixture over the top.
- Continue layering cookies, bananas, and pudding until you reach the top of the dish. Finish with a final layer of pudding.
- Cover and refrigerate the pudding for at least 4 hours, or until the cookies soften and the dessert sets. Add extra cookie crumbs or banana slices just before serving if you like.
Notes
Store leftover banana pudding covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. This dessert is not meant to be reheated. Enjoy it chilled straight from the fridge for the best texture and taste.