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Creamy No-Bake Banana Pudding Recipe with Nilla Wafers

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A quick and easy no-bake banana pudding layered with Nilla Wafers and ripe bananas, perfect for a comforting and nostalgic dessert without the oven.

Ingredients

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  • 3 ripe bananas, sliced
  • About 60 Nilla Wafers (regular size)
  • 1 (3.4 oz / 96g) package instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 2 cups (480 ml) whole milk or 2% milk
  • 1 cup (240 ml) heavy whipping cream, chilled
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Optional garnish: extra Nilla Wafers (crushed or whole), banana slices

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix with 2 cups (480 ml) of cold milk. Beat for about 2 minutes until thickened and smooth. Set aside for 5 minutes to fully set.
  2. In a large chilled bowl, beat 1 cup (240 ml) heavy whipping cream with 2 tablespoons powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Whip until soft peaks form.
  3. Gently fold about half of the whipped cream into the pudding mixture using a spatula. Then fold in the remaining whipped cream carefully, avoiding overmixing.
  4. In your serving dish or individual cups, start with a layer of about 20 Nilla Wafers. Add a layer of sliced bananas (about 1 banana). Spoon a layer of the creamy pudding mixture on top. Repeat layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with a pudding layer on top.
  5. Cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight to allow wafers to soften and flavors to meld.
  6. Just before serving, garnish with extra Nilla Wafers (whole or crushed) and fresh banana slices.

Notes

Whip cream to soft peaks to avoid grainy texture. Fold whipped cream gently into pudding to keep it light and airy. Use ripe but firm bananas for best flavor and texture. Chill at least 3 hours or overnight for best results. Slice bananas just before layering to prevent browning. If pudding is too thick after chilling, whisk gently before serving.

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