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HOW TO MAKE EASY BANANA PUDDING

Easy Banana Pudding

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A creamy, no-bake dessert combining ripe bananas, vanilla pudding, and crunchy Nilla wafers. This halal-friendly, alcohol-free recipe layers sweet bananas with a smooth custard base and tangy cream cheese topping for a classic American treat in under 5 hours.

  • Total Time: 260
  • Yield: 8-10 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale

3 large ripe bananas
1 (3.4-ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
2 cups cold milk (whole, 2%, or non-dairy)
8 ounces full-fat cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Nilla wafers, crushed for layering

Instructions

Peel and slice bananas
In a large bowl, whisk pudding mix with cold milk until thickened
Beat cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth
Alternate layers in a serving dish: 1/3 pudding, 1/2 bananas, 1/3 crushed Nilla wafers
Repeat layers, finishing with a top layer of pudding and cream cheese mixture
Chill for at least 4 hours before serving

Notes

Use evenly ripe bananas for optimal texture
Non-dairy milk and reduced-fat cream cheese are optional substitutions
Chilling time allows flavors to develop and pudding to set
Cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours

  • Author: Tiramisu Cake
  • Prep Time: 20
  • Category: No-Bake Creamy Desserts
  • Method: No-Bake
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 layered serving
  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Carbohydrates: 42g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg