Here’s a classic Banana Cream Pudding — creamy, sweet, and layered with soft banana slices. 🍌🍮
🍌 Banana Cream Pudding
Serves: 4–6
Prep Time: 10 min
Chill Time: 1–2 hours
Ingredients
- 3–4 ripe bananas, sliced
- 1 package (3.4 oz / 96 g) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 2 cups (480 ml) cold milk
- 1 cup heavy cream (or whipped topping)
- 2–3 tbsp sugar (if whipping cream yourself)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional: crushed vanilla wafers or graham crackers for layering
Instructions
1. Prepare Pudding
- In a bowl, whisk together pudding mix and cold milk until thickened (about 2 minutes).
- Let it set for a few minutes in the fridge while preparing other layers.
2. Whip Cream
- In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream with sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form.
3. Layer Dessert
- In serving bowls or a trifle dish, place a layer of banana slices.
- Spoon a layer of vanilla pudding over bananas.
- Optional: add a layer of crushed vanilla wafers or graham crackers.
- Repeat layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with whipped cream on top.
4. Chill
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld.
5. Serve
- Garnish with additional banana slices, crushed cookies, or a sprinkle of cinnamon or chocolate shavings.
Tips & Variations
- Chocolate Banana Cream: Add a layer of chocolate pudding or drizzle chocolate syrup.
- Caramel Banana Cream: Drizzle caramel sauce between layers for extra sweetness.
- Make Ahead: Can be assembled a day in advance — just add bananas on top before serving to prevent browning.
- Mini Cups: Assemble in small cups for individual servings, perfect for parties.
This Banana Cream Pudding is rich, smooth, and perfect for a quick, no-bake dessert.
I can also give you a from-scratch cooked pudding version that’s extra creamy if you want.
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