Easy Banana Pudding Recipe with Whipped Topping
This banana pudding recipe is a creamy Southern classic layered with vanilla wafers, ripe bananas, and whipped topping. No baking required—just chill and enjoy!
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 0 minutes mins
Total Time 15 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 310 kcal
- 1 box 3.4 oz instant vanilla pudding mix
- 2 cups cold milk
- 1 can 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 container 8 oz whipped topping, thawed
- 4 ripe bananas sliced
- 1 box 11 oz vanilla wafer cookies
- Optional: fresh mint and crushed cookies for garnish
In a bowl, whisk together the pudding mix and cold milk. Let sit for 5 minutes to thicken.
Stir in the sweetened condensed milk and vanilla extract. Fold in the whipped topping until smooth.
In a trifle bowl, layer wafers, banana slices, and pudding mixture. Repeat layers, ending with pudding.
Top with extra whipped topping, sliced bananas, crushed wafers, and mint if using.
Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight for best results.
Dip banana slices in lemon juice to prevent browning.
Can substitute with banana pudding mix or fresh whipped cream if preferred.
Not recommended for freezing—enjoy within 3 days. Keyword banana pudding, classic banana pudding, easy banana dessert, no bake pudding, Southern banana pudding