Description
Southern comfort shines through this classic Banana Pudding, layering creamy vanilla custard, ripe bananas, and crisp vanilla wafers into a nostalgic dessert. Rich flavors blend seamlessly, inviting you to savor each spoonful of this beloved Southern treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 cups bananas, sliced
- 1 box Nilla wafers
- 3 cups heavy cream
Dairy & Liquid Ingredients:
- 12 13 ounces (355 milliliters) sweetened condensed milk
- 3/4 cup (180 milliliters) cold water
- 3/4 cup (180 milliliters) milk
Seasoning & Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 box (3.4 ounces/96 grams) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract or paste
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Whisk sweetened condensed milk with cold water in a spacious mixing vessel, incorporating instant vanilla pudding powder until the mixture achieves a silky, uniform consistency.
- Pour in milk and continue whisking vigorously for approximately one minute, ensuring no lumps remain, then seal and chill the mixture in the refrigerator for a minimum of three hours.
- Prepare a luxurious whipped cream by combining heavy cream with a delicate touch of salt and pure vanilla extract, beating until stiff, voluminous peaks emerge.
- After the pudding base has thoroughly chilled, gently integrate the whipped cream, folding in gradual portions to maintain a light, airy texture.
- Construct elegant layers in a serving vessel, alternating between the creamy pudding mixture, ripe banana slices, and crisp Nilla wafers, creating a visually appealing and delectable dessert profile.
- Allow the assembled dessert to rest and meld flavors in the refrigerator for approximately four hours, enabling the components to harmonize and develop a sublime, classic banana pudding experience.
Notes
- Customize sweetness by adjusting condensed milk quantity for a lighter or richer pudding experience.
- Replace whole milk with almond or oat milk to create a dairy-free version that’s equally creamy and delicious.
- Prevent banana browning by tossing sliced bananas in a bit of lemon juice before layering, keeping the dessert looking fresh and appetizing.
- Enhance texture by toasting Nilla wafers briefly before layering to add a delightful crunch and deeper flavor profile to the classic dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg