Description
Southern banana pudding is a delightful dessert that layers velvety vanilla pudding, ripe bananas, and crispy vanilla wafers. This nostalgic treat evokes cherished memories of family gatherings and summer picnics, making it perfect for any occasion. With its creamy texture and sweet flavor, every spoonful is a celebration of comfort and joy. Easy to prepare and even easier to love, this classic Southern dessert is sure to impress your guests and leave them coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas, sliced
- 1 (3.4 oz) box instant vanilla pudding mix
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup vanilla wafers
- 1 cup fresh whipped cream
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix and whole milk until thickened (about 2 minutes).
- In a serving dish, layer half of the vanilla wafers on the bottom followed by half of the banana slices.
- Spoon half of the prepared pudding over the wafers and bananas.
- Repeat layering with remaining wafers, bananas, and pudding.
- Top with fresh whipped cream; sprinkle crushed wafers on top if desired.
- Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg