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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
2 cups milk
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 can sweetened condensed milk
Cool Whip
bananas
vanilla wafers

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

Pour 2 cups of milk into a mixing bowl.

2

Add 1 cup of heavy whipping cream to the milk.

3

Blend the mixture with a hand mixer for about two minutes.

4

Add a can of sweetened condensed milk to the mixture.

5

Fold in a whole container of Cool Whip into the mixture.

6

Layer a thin layer of the pudding mixture at the bottom of a pan.

7

Pack vanilla wafers in rows on top of the pudding layer.

8

Slice bananas and spread them evenly on top of the wafers (1 banana per layer).

9

Spread another layer of the pudding mixture evenly over the bananas.

10

Add another row of vanilla wafers on top of the pudding layer.

11

Slice more bananas and spread them evenly again.

12

Pour the remaining pudding mixture over the last layer of bananas, spreading it out well.

13

Crumble about 5 or 6 vanilla wafers and sprinkle them on top as a garnish.

14

Cover the dish with saran wrap and refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours or overnight.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

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Allergens

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Also Known As

Nilla Wafer Banana PuddingSouthern Banana Pudding

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