Servings: 8 servings
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Chill Time: 3 hours
Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes
Ingredients
The Base
- 1 box (5 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 2 cups cold whole milk
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
The Cream
- 1 container (12 oz) whipped topping, thawed
or freshly whipped cream
The Layers
- 4–5 ripe bananas, sliced
- 1 box vanilla wafer cookies
Instructions
Prepare the Pudding
In a large bowl, whisk together instant pudding mix, cold milk, and sweetened condensed milk until smooth. Let it sit for 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
Fold in the Cream
Gently fold half of the whipped topping into the pudding mixture until creamy and smooth.
Layer the Dessert
In a rectangular serving dish, arrange a layer of vanilla wafers at the bottom.
Add sliced bananas, then spread half of the pudding mixture over the top.
Repeat with another layer of wafers, bananas, and the remaining pudding.
Top & Garnish
Spread the remaining whipped topping over the pudding.
Decorate with crushed vanilla wafers, whole cookies, and a few fresh banana slices for that bakery-style finish 🍌✨
Chill & Set
Refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight until the cookies soften into a cake-like texture.
Serve
Serve chilled and creamy—sweet, soft, and absolutely irresistible 😍
Additional Notes
Best Texture Tip ✨
Letting the pudding chill overnight gives the cookies a soft, melt-in-your-mouth texture.
European/UK Alternative
Vanilla wafers can be replaced with thin sponge biscuits or custard creams.
Meal Prep & Storage
- Store covered in the fridge for up to 3 days
- Best served cold
Nutritional Information (Approx. per serving)
- Calories: 320–400 kcal
- Protein: 5–7g
- Carbs: 45–55g
- Fat: 12–18g
