Ingredients
Scale
Creating this dessert doesn’t require a culinary degree, just a few pantry staples and a touch of love. Here’s what you’ll need:
- 1 package of vanilla pudding mix (3.4 oz)
- 2 cups of cold milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 ripe bananas, sliced
- 1 box of vanilla wafers (approximately 12 oz)
If you’re out of vanilla extract, don’t worry; a splash of almond extract can add a delightful twist. And if heavy cream is not available, chilled coconut milk works wonders for a dairy-free option.
Instructions
Here’s how you can whip up this delightful dessert in no time:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the vanilla pudding mix and cold milk until smooth. Let it sit for about 5 minutes to thicken.
- In another bowl, beat the heavy cream with sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form. This will take about 3-4 minutes.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the thickened pudding mixture until well combined.
- In a large serving dish or individual cups, start layering: a layer of vanilla wafers, a layer of sliced bananas, followed by a layer of the pudding mixture.
- Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with a layer of pudding on top.
- Chill the pudding in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or until the wafers soften to your desired texture.
Feel free to get the kids involved in the layering process—it’s a wonderful way to create memories and maybe even a little mess, which is all part of the fun!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
Keywords: Banana Pudding With Vanilla Wafers, recipe, cooking, food
