This layered banana pudding recipe is a classic Southern dessert that’s always a crowd-pleaser! It’s creamy, full of flavor, and it takes minutes to make!
8ounceblock cream cheesesoftened to room temperature
14ouncecan of sweetened condensed milk
5ouncepackage of instant vanilla pudding mix
2cupsmilk
2teaspoonsvanilla extract
8ouncetub of Cool Whip whipped toppingthawed
12ouncebox of Nilla wafers
5-7bananaspeeled and sliced into coins
Instructions
In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and fluffy.
Add in sweetened condensed milk, pudding mix, milk and vanilla extract. Mix until combined well.
Stir in half of the whipped topping.
Line a 9 x13 baking dish with one layer of Nilla Wafer cookies. Top with half of the banana slices.
Spread half of the pudding mixture on top of the bananas and add another layer of Nilla wafers.
Repeat layers ending pudding on top.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Remove from refrigerator and add Nilla Wafers and banana slices before serving.
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Notes
Store layered banana pudding in the refrigerator for a day or two; the longer it’s refrigerated, the more likely it is that the bananas will darken, but they can still be eaten.