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Southern Banana Pudding

Southern Banana Pudding

This Southern Banana Pudding recipe is a delightful combination of creamy pudding, fresh bananas, and crunchy Nilla Wafers, perfect for dessert lovers.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 360
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Filling
  • 4 ripe bananas sliced
  • 1 box instant vanilla pudding mix 3.4 oz
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1 box Nilla Wafers 11 oz
  • 2 cups whipped topping

Equipment

  • large mixing bowl
  • serving dish
  • whisk

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the vanilla pudding mix and whole milk until smooth. Let it sit for 5 minutes to thicken.
  2. In a serving dish, layer half of the Nilla Wafers at the bottom.
  3. Add half of the sliced bananas on top of the wafers.
  4. Pour half of the prepared pudding over the bananas.
  5. Repeat layering with remaining Nilla Wafers, bananas, and pudding.
  6. Top with whipped topping and optional crushed Nilla Wafers for garnish.
  7. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 360kcalCarbohydrates: 56gProtein: 4gFat: 14g

Notes

For a fun twist, try using banana cream pudding instead of vanilla or add spices like cinnamon for extra flavor.

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