Description

A fun, layered banana pudding that’s easy to assemble and perfect for parties—creamy pudding, ripe bananas, and crunchy wafers stacked to walk through the crowd!

Ingredients

4 cups vanilla pudding (homemade or from 2 (3.4 oz) instant pudding mixes + 3½ cups milk)
4–5 ripe bananas, sliced
1 (12 oz) box vanilla wafer cookies
2 cups whipped cream (or whipped topping)
1 tsp vanilla extract
Optional: fresh banana slices and crushed wafers for garnish

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Instructions

In a large bowl, whisk together vanilla pudding and vanilla extract until smooth.
Fold in 1 cup of whipped cream gently.
Slice bananas into 1/4‑inch rounds.
In a trifle bowl or clear dish, layer a third of vanilla wafers on bottom.
Top wafers with a layer of banana slices.
Spread a layer of pudding mixture over bananas.
Repeat layers twice (wafers, bananas, pudding) ending with pudding layer.
Spread remaining whipped cream on top.
Chill for at least 2 hours (or overnight) to set and let flavors meld.
Before serving, garnish with fresh banana slices and crushed wafers along top edges.

Notes

Use slightly underripe bananas—they hold shape better and won’t brown quickly.
For extra creaminess, substitute 1 cup pudding mixture with mascarpone or cream cheese blend.
To prep ahead, assemble the day before and garnish just before serving.
Leftovers keep in fridge, covered, up to 3 days.