Description
Mama’s Banana Pudding is a cherished dessert that combines creamy layers of pudding, fresh bananas, and crunchy vanilla wafers, evoking memories of family gatherings and celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ripe bananas
- 1 box (3.4 oz) vanilla pudding mix
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 2 cups cold milk
- 1 tub (8 oz) whipped cream
- 1 box (11 oz) vanilla wafers
- Ground cinnamon
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the vanilla pudding mix and sweetened condensed milk. Whisk until well blended.
- Gradually add the cold milk while whisking to create a smooth mixture. Let it sit for about 5 minutes to thicken.
- In a large serving dish, layer vanilla wafers, sliced bananas, and the pudding mixture. Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with pudding on top.
- Spread whipped cream over the top layer of pudding and sprinkle with ground cinnamon. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- Choose ripe bananas that are yellow with a few brown spots for the best flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days.
- To prevent bananas from browning, sprinkle lemon juice over the slices before layering.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: banana pudding, dessert, comfort food, family recipe