Ingredients
6 medium bananas (slightly underripe preferred)
1 box (3.4 oz) vanilla pudding mix (full-fat recommended)
12 oz whipping cream (or substitute with Greek yogurt)
1 tbsp granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
2 tbsp heavy whipping cream (to stabilize layers)
Instructions
Whisk pudding mix, cold milk, and sugar in a bowl. Let rest 2 minutes for thickening.
In a 9×13-inch dish, slice bananas slightly overlapping to create the first layer.
Spread half the custard evenly over bananas, smoothing with an offset spatula.
Add a second banana layer followed by the remaining pudding mix.
Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Chill all ingredients for 1 hour before making to prevent lumpy custard.
Use banana slices from the middle of peeled fruit for consistent thickness.
Add cinnamon between layers for warm depth (optional).
Let layers settle 2-3 minutes after each addition to avoid shifting.
Avoid overmixing custard to prevent a grainy texture.
Use bananas with 30% purpleness on the skin for crispness.
Refrigeration is essential to set the layers properly.
- Prep Time: 60
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: No-Bake Creamy Desserts
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg