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Banana Pudding
Prep
30 mins
Cook
0 mins
Servings
12
Difficulty
Easy
This banana pudding has been my go to dessert for years because it's honestly foolproof and comes together in just thirty minutes with no baking required. I love how the cream cheese gives it this rich, creamy base while the instant pudding mix keeps things simple and budget friendly. The bananas add natural sweetness and potassium, which is great for your heart health. What I really appreciate is how forgiving this recipe is; you can make it ahead, layer it however you like, and everyone always comes back for seconds. It's the perfect dessert when you want something impressive without spending hours in the kitchen.
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Ingredients
- 11 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, at room temperature
- 11 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 11 (5 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
- 33 cups cold skim milk
- 11 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 11 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
- ½ (12 ounce) package vanilla wafers½ (12 ounce) package vanilla wafers
- 44 bananas, sliced
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Instructions
- 1
Beat cream cheese in a large bowl until fluffy. Beat in condensed milk, then pudding mix. Gradually mix in cold milk until smooth, followed by vanilla. Fold in 1/2 of the whipped topping.
- 2
Line the bottom of a 9x13-inch dish with vanilla wafers. Arrange sliced bananas evenly on top. Cover with pudding mixture. Top with remaining whipped topping.
- 3
Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours before serving.
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