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Banana Pudding

Cultural Context

Banana pudding has deep roots in Southern cuisine, often served at family gatherings and potlucks. This delightful dessert combines layers of creamy pudding, fresh bananas, and crunchy vanilla wafers, creating a comforting treat. Today, it enjoys popularity beyond the South, with variations appearing in many American households.

AmericanUSdessert
30 min
easy
8 servings
Servings4
1 package of vanilla wafers
3 bananas
1 large instant vanilla pudding mix
1 cup of milk
16 oz whipped topping
walnuts/pecans for topping (optional)
1 lb strawberries
2 - 8oz whipped toppings
1 package of graham crackers
18 pack of ice cream sandwiches
cookies and cream ice cream
1 sleeve of oreos
1 package of oreo cookies
1/4 cup butter
8 oz cream cheese
2 cups powdered sugar
1/2 cup peanut butter
1 cup chocolate chips
1/3 cup powdered sugar
1/3 cup brown sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/3 cup melted butter

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: coconut cream

💰Cheaper: whipped topping

Coconut cream adds richness with fewer calories.

vanilla pudding mix

🥗Healthier: homemade custard

💰Cheaper: instant pudding

Homemade custard enhances flavor without preservatives.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey adds sweetness with a unique flavor.

vanilla extract

🥗Healthier: almond extract

💰Cheaper: imitation vanilla

Almond extract provides a different but pleasant flavor.

1

Add a layer of wafers to the bottom of a 9x13 casserole dish.

2

Chop your bananas and layer half of them on top of the wafers.

3

In a separate bowl, mix together the pudding mix, milk, and whipped topping until smooth.

4

Pour half of the pudding mixture over the bananas and repeat the layers one more time.

5

Top with crushed wafers and walnuts. Store in the fridge until ready to serve.

6

Add a layer of graham cracker to the bottom of a 9x13 pan.

7

Top with one 8 oz whipped topping and spread evenly.

8

Top with an even layer of sliced strawberries. Repeat the layers again.

9

Refrigerate the dessert and slice and serve when chilled.

10

Add one layer of ice cream onto the bottom of a 9x13 pan.

11

Spread an inch thick layer of ice cream on top of the sandwiches.

12

Add one more layer of ice cream sandwiches.

13

Top with a layer of whipped topping and then add a fine layer of crushed oreos on top.

14

Store in the fridge until ready to serve.

15

Crush up 1-2 sleeves of oreos into the blender.

16

Mix in 1/4 cup of melted butter and form into the bottom of a pie plate.

17

Press the oreos into the bottom of the pie plate until the crust is formed.

18

In a separate bowl, mix together the cream cheese, peanut butter, powdered sugar, and whipped cream.

19

Blend together until completely smooth.

20

Pile on top of the pie crust. Then top with more crushed oreos on top.

21

Chill in the refrigerator until time to serve.

22

Combine the cream cheese, powdered sugar, brown sugar, vanilla, and butter together in a bowl.

23

Mix in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed.

24

Break graham crackers apart into small sticks and dip into your chocolate chip dip and enjoy.

Cooking Techniques

layeringmixing

Equipment Needed

9x13 casserole dishblenderpie plate9x13 pan

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetariandairy-free

Allergens

dairygluten

Also Known As

Nilla Wafer Banana PuddingSouthern Banana Pudding

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