Creamy Banana Pudding with Vanilla Wafers Recipe
This classic Banana Pudding recipe layers crunchy vanilla wafers, fresh banana slices, and a creamy pudding mixture made with instant French vanilla pudding, cream cheese, sweetened condensed milk, and whipped topping. Chilled for a luscious no-bake dessert that’s perfect for gatherings or a sweet treat any time.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes (including chilling time)
- Yield: 15 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Base Layer
- 11 oz box Vanilla Wafers
- 4 to 6 bananas, sliced 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick
Pudding Mixture
- 2 cups milk
- 1 (5 oz) box Instant French Vanilla pudding mix
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 (12 oz) container frozen whipped topping, thawed (or equal amount sweetened whipped cream)
Instructions
- Layer vanilla wafers and bananas: Evenly spread half of the vanilla wafers at the bottom of a 9×13 inch dish, then layer the sliced bananas on top of the wafers.
- Combine pudding mix and milk: In a medium bowl, use a hand mixer to blend the instant French vanilla pudding mix with the milk until smooth and well combined.
- Prepare cream cheese mixture: In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and sweetened condensed milk together with a hand mixer until smooth and creamy. Using a rubber spatula, gently fold in the thawed whipped topping until combined without deflating the mixture.
- Incorporate pudding: Fold the prepared pudding mixture into the cream cheese and whipped topping mixture until evenly incorporated.
- Assemble dessert: Pour the combined pudding mixture over the layered wafers and bananas in the dish. Cover the pudding layer with the remaining vanilla wafers evenly.
- Chill: Refrigerate the banana pudding for at least 1 hour before serving to allow flavors to meld and the dessert to set.
Notes
- For best texture, slice bananas just before assembling to prevent browning.
- You can substitute sweetened whipped cream for the whipped topping if preferred.
- This dessert is best served chilled and enjoyed within 2 days for optimal freshness.
- Make sure cream cheese is at room temperature for easy mixing and a smooth pudding base.
