Not Your Grandma's Banana Pudding

Delight your taste buds with "Not Your Grandma's Banana Pudding," a modern twist on a classic Southern dessert that combines indulgent layers, creamy textures, and bold flavors. This no-bake recipe features velvety vanilla pudding enhanced with sweetened condensed milk and a hint of vanilla extract, perfectly complemented by fluffy homemade whipped cream. Slices of fresh bananas and crisp vanilla wafer cookies create the perfect balance of sweetness and crunch in every bite. Assembled in elegant layers, this dessert is a showstopper for potlucks, family gatherings, or casual weeknight indulgence. Top it off with a drizzle of caramel or a sprinkle of chocolate shavings for an extra touch of decadence. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, it’s an effortless crowd-pleaser that’s as stunning to serve as it is irresistible to eat.

Nutriscore Rating: 55/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 10

Ingredients

• 2 3.4-ounce boxes vanilla instant pudding mix
• 4 cups cold whole milk
• 1 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 cups heavy whipping cream
• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
• 6 medium-sized bananas
• 12 ounces vanilla wafer cookies (or butter cookies)
• 1 for garnish chocolate shavings or caramel drizzle (optional)

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the vanilla instant pudding mix and cold whole milk until smooth and slightly thickened, approximately 2 minutes. Refrigerate for 5 minutes to allow it to fully set.

Step 2

Stir the sweetened condensed milk and vanilla extract into the pudding mixture until well combined and creamy.

Step 3

In a separate mixing bowl, use a hand or stand mixer to whip the heavy cream and powdered sugar on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 4

Gently fold half of the whipped cream into the pudding mixture to lighten it, reserving the other half for topping.

Step 5

Slice the bananas into 1/4-inch rounds and set them aside.

Step 6

In a trifle dish, 9x13-inch baking dish, or individual serving glasses, assemble the banana pudding by layering as follows: a layer of cookies, a layer of banana slices, a layer of pudding mixture. Repeat the layers until the dish is full, finishing with a layer of pudding on top.

Step 7

Spread or pipe the remaining whipped cream over the top layer of pudding. For added flair, garnish with chocolate shavings or a drizzle of caramel, if desired.

Step 8

Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight, to allow the cookies to soften and the flavors to meld. Serve chilled and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3123.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	6686.6

Total Fat 297.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 167.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 711.0mg	0%
Sodium 2754.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 869.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.8g	0%
Total Sugars 493.6g
Protein 82.9g	0%

Vitamin D 527.8IU	0%
Calcium 2265.8mg	0%
Iron 8.3mg	0%
Potassium 5548.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 41.3%

Protein: 5.1%

Carbs: 53.6%