Best Banana Pudding Ever

Best Banana Pudding Ever

Banana pudding is a timeless Southern dessert that combines creamy vanilla pudding, fresh bananas, and soft cookies layered into pure comfort. This “best ever” version is rich, smooth, and perfectly balanced — not too sweet, full of banana flavor, and even better after chilling overnight.

It’s inspired by the classic Southern style popular in places like Magnolia Bakery, known for its famous creamy banana pudding.

 

This banana pudding is seriously good! Our recipe features homemade vanilla pudding, fresh bananas, and vanilla wafers for a classic dessert that’s both nostalgic and delicious!

Prep Time: 15 mins | Chill Time: 4 hs | Total Time: 4 hs 15 mins

Serves: 8–10

Ingredients:

 

  • 2 cups cold milk
  • 1 package instant vanilla pudding mix (3.4 oz)
  • 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tub whipped topping (like Cool Whip), thawed
  • 4–5 ripe bananas, sliced
  • 1 box vanilla wafer cookies

 

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