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Southern Banana Pudding with Condensed Milk

A comforting Southern dessert, this banana pudding blends sweetened condensed milk, instant vanilla pudding, and Cool Whip with layers of bananas and vanilla wafers. It's a no-bake classic that delivers rich, creamy flavor in every bite.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 380
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pudding Base
  • 1 can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 can evaporated milk cold
  • 1 box instant vanilla pudding mix
Filling & Layers
  • 4 ripe bananas sliced
  • 1 box vanilla wafers or Chessman cookies
  • 1 tub Cool Whip or whipped topping
  • 1 package cream cheese optional, softened

Method
 

  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, and instant vanilla pudding mix until smooth. Let it rest for 5 minutes to thicken.
  2. If using cream cheese, beat it until smooth and gently fold it into the pudding mixture.
  3. Gently fold in the Cool Whip until light and fluffy.
  4. In a 9x13-inch dish, layer vanilla wafers, banana slices, and pudding mixture. Repeat until all ingredients are used, ending with pudding on top.
  5. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight for best results.

Notes

  • For extra presentation, serve in a trifle bowl or individual mason jars.
  • Add a touch of lemon juice to bananas to prevent browning.