The Best Banana Pudding Ever

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ingredients:

1 box vanilla wafers

6 to 8 ripe bananas, sliced

2 cups cold milk

1 (5 oz) package instant vanilla pudding mix

1 (8 oz) container whipped topping (like Cool Whip), thawed

1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk

1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened

 

Instructions:

1. Make the pudding base:
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the cold milk and instant vanilla pudding mix for about 2 minutes until it starts to thicken. Set aside.

2. Prepare the creamy mixture:
In another large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Slowly add in the sweetened condensed milk and continue beating until well combined and silky.

3. Combine layers:
Gently fold the whipped topping into the cream cheese mixture, then fold in the prepared pudding mixture until smooth and fully combined.

4. Assemble the pudding:
In a large trifle dish or a 9×13-inch pan, place a layer of vanilla wafers on the bottom. Top with a layer of sliced bananas. Spread about a third of the pudding mixture on top. Repeat layers until you’ve used all the ingredients, ending with pudding on top.

5. Chill:
Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight so the flavors meld and the cookies soften.

6. Serve:
Garnish with extra vanilla wafers or banana slices if desired, and enjoy!