Best 7 Deep Dish Layered Banana Pudding Recipes

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Deep Dish Layered Banana Pudding is a Southern classic that is sure to please everyone at your next gathering. This decadent dessert is made with layers of creamy vanilla pudding, fresh bananas, Nilla wafers, and whipped cream. It's the perfect combination of flavors and textures, and it's sure to be a hit with people of all ages. Whether you're looking for a special dessert for a holiday meal or just a sweet treat to enjoy after dinner, Deep Dish Layered Banana Pudding is a great choice.

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DEEP-DISH LAYERED BANANA PUDDING



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As if banana pudding weren't luscious enough on its own, we've gilded the dessert lily and layered it with vanilla wafers and a sweet pecan topping.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 3h45m

Yield 16 servings, 1/2 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 11

46 vanilla wafers, divided
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
3 Tbsp. butter, melted
2 pkg. (3.4 oz. each) JELL-O Vanilla Flavor Instant Pudding
2 cups cold milk
1 tub (8 oz.) COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, thawed, divided
4 bananas (1 lb.), sliced
1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1/4 cup granulated sugar

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350ºF.
  • Crush 30 wafers; mix with next 4 ingredients. Spread onto bottom of rimmed baking sheet sprayed with cooking spray. Bake 8 to 10 min. or until golden brown, stirring after 5 min. Cool.
  • Beat pudding mixes and milk in medium bowl with whisk 2 min. (Pudding will be thick.) Stir in 1 cup COOL WHIP.
  • Layer 1/3 of the crumb mixture and half each of the bananas and pudding in 2-qt. bowl; repeat layers.
  • Beat cream cheese and granulated sugar in medium bowl with mixer until blended. Gently stir in 1 cup of the remaining COOL WHIP; spread over top of dessert, sealing to edge of bowl. Sprinkle with remaining crumb mixture. Refrigerate 3 hours.
  • Serve topped with remaining COOL WHIP and whole wafers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Sodium 300 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 3 g

LIGHTENED UP BANANA PUDDING



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This is basically the classic with fewer calories and fat. Stirring the sour cream into the cooked pudding gives it a rich creaminess.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/8 teaspoon fine salt
1 1/2 cups lowfat (1 percent) milk
1 large egg
1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
2 ripe large bananas
8 reduced-fat vanilla wafers, broken

Steps:

  • Whisk together the sugar, cornstarch and salt in a large saucepan; whisk in the milk until smooth. Heat over medium-high heat, whisking, until bubbles begin to form. Remove from the heat.
  • Whisk the egg in a medium bowl. Slowly pour 1/4 cup of the hot milk mixture into the egg while whisking vigorously; whisk until smooth. Pour the mixture back into the saucepan and cook over medium-high heat, whisking vigorously, until thick and starting to bubble, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer the mixture to a bowl, whisk in the sour cream and vanilla and let cool until thick, whisking frequently.
  • Cut the bananas into thin slices. Layer a few banana slices, a few wafer pieces and 2 tablespoons of the prepared pudding in each of 4 glasses; repeat the layering once and then top with a final layer of pudding. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to 4 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 246 calorie, Fat 5 grams, SaturatedFat 2.5 grams, Cholesterol 63 milligrams, Sodium 172 milligrams, Carbohydrate 44 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 7 grams, Sugar 30 grams

LAYERED BANANA PUDDING



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My mother gave me this recipe, which an old friend had shared with her. When my children were still at home, we enjoyed this satisfying pudding often, and now I make it for company. There's no comparison between this recipe and the instant pudding mixes from the grocery store! -Esther Matteson, South Bend, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
2 cups milk
2 egg yolks, beaten
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped
4 to 6 medium firm bananas, sliced
Chopped walnuts, optional

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the flour and brown sugar. Stir in milk until smooth. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. , Stir a small amount of hot filling into egg yolks; return all to pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat; stir in butter and vanilla. Cool to room temperature without stirring. Fold in the whipped cream. , Layer a third of the pudding in a 2-qt. glass bowl; top with half of the bananas. Repeat layers. Top with remaining pudding. Sprinkle with nuts if desired. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 333 calories, Fat 18g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 110mg cholesterol, Sodium 80mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

DEEP-DISH LAYERED BANANA PUDDING



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Make and share this Deep-Dish Layered Banana Pudding recipe from Food.com.

Provided by gailanng

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

46 vanilla wafers, divided
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 tablespoons butter, melted
2 (3 1/2 ounce) packages vanilla flavor instant pudding mix
2 cups cold milk
1 (8 ounce) container whipped topping, thawed, divided (Cool Whip)
4 bananas, s sliced (1 lb.)
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup granulated sugar

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350ºF.
  • Crush 30 wafers; mix with next 4 ingredients. Spread onto bottom of rimmed baking sheet sprayed with cooking spray. Bake 8 to 10 minute or until golden brown, stirring after 5 minute Cool.
  • Beat pudding mixes and milk in medium bowl with whisk 2 minute (Pudding will be thick.) Stir in 1 cup whipped topping.
  • Layer 1/3 of the crumb mixture and half each of the bananas and pudding in 2-qt. bowl; repeat layers.
  • Beat cream cheese and granulated sugar in medium bowl with mixer until blended. Gently stir in 1 cup of the remaining whipped topping spread over top of dessert, sealing to edge of bowl. Sprinkle with remaining crumb mixture. Refrigerate 3 hours.
  • Serve topped with remaining whipped topping and whole wafers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 332.4, Fat 17.4, SaturatedFat 8, Cholesterol 37, Sodium 327.1, Carbohydrate 42.3, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 24.2, Protein 3.7

LAYERED BANANA DESSERT



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Trish Schoofs' no-cook banana dessert is old-fashioned comfort food that tastes like you fussed. "This recipe is a real winner at our house," she writes from her West Bend, Wisconsin kitchen. "Not only is it lighter in fat and calories, but it's light on your time, too. Plus, it's a great way to use up bananas."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1-1/2 cups cold fat-free milk
1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen reduced-fat whipped topping, thawed
9 whole cinnamon graham crackers, halved
2 medium firm bananas, cut into 1/4-inch slices

Steps:

  • In a bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes. Let stand for 2 minutes or until soft-set. Fold in half of the whipped topping. Place nine graham cracker squares in an ungreased 8-in. square dish. Top with half of the pudding mixture and half of the banana slices. Repeat layers. Spread with remaining whipped topping. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 194 calories, Fat 4g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 261mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

SOUTHERN LAYERED BANANA PUDDING



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A friend's step-father's grandmother's recipe. The family originates in the South and this is a recipe always being passed down for posterity.

Provided by Meg Elisabeth

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Banana Dessert Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 cups milk
2 eggs
1 ½ cups white sugar
½ cup all-purpose flour
1 (12 ounce) package miniature vanilla wafers
3 barely ripe bananas, sliced 1/4-inch thick, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Whisk milk and eggs together in a bowl.
  • Combine sugar and flour in a saucepan. Stir in milk mixture gradually. Place saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir mixture is the consistency of pudding, about 10 minutes.
  • Arrange an even layer of wafers in the bottom of a large bowl. Top with a layer of banana slices. Cover with a layer of pudding. Repeat layers with remaining wafers, banana slices, and pudding, ending with wafers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 490.5 calories, Carbohydrate 89.2 g, Cholesterol 56.3 mg, Fat 12 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 8.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 196.6 mg, Sugar 48.7 g

DOWN SOUTH BANANA PUDDING



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Make and share this Down South Banana Pudding recipe from Food.com.

Provided by mailbelle

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup sugar
4 egg yolks
2 tablespoons flour
2 cups milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 (12 ounce) package vanilla wafers
3 large ripe bananas, sliced
8 ounces whipped topping

Steps:

  • Mix together the sugar, egg yolks, flour and milk. Sitr over medium heat until boiling. Remove from heat and add vanilla.
  • Layer the bottom of a 2-quart dish with half of the vanilla wafers.
  • Top with half of the sliced bananas.
  • Pour half of the pudding over top.
  • Repeat layers: vanilla wafers, bananas, then pudding.
  • Refrigerate for 1 hour. Serve topped with whipped topping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 986.1, Fat 38.8, SaturatedFat 16.9, Cholesterol 228.7, Sodium 407.5, Carbohydrate 150.7, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 67.4, Protein 13.5

Tips:

- Use ripe bananas for the best flavor. - Layer the pudding, wafers, and bananas in a parfait glass or jar for a fun presentation. - Chill the pudding for at least 3 hours, or overnight, before serving for a firmer texture. - Garnish the pudding with whipped cream, banana slices, or chopped nuts before serving. - You can use any type of pudding you like, but vanilla, chocolate, and banana are classic choices. - If you don't have Nilla wafers, you can use graham crackers, vanilla wafers, or even ladyfingers. - For a richer pudding, use heavy cream instead of milk. - To make a vegan version of this pudding, use almond milk or coconut milk instead of regular milk, and use vegan butter instead of regular butter.

Conclusion:

Deep-dish layered banana pudding is a classic Southern dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make, delicious, and can be customized to your liking. With so many different variations, there is sure to be a deep-dish layered banana pudding recipe that everyone will enjoy. So next time you are looking for a sweet treat, give this recipe a try!

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