Best 8 The Best Banana Pudding Recipes

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Banana pudding is a classic dessert that is loved by people of all ages. It is a simple dish to make, but there are many different ways to prepare it. Whether you like your banana pudding rich and creamy or light and fluffy, there is a recipe out there that is perfect for you. In this article, we will explore some of the best banana pudding recipes and provide you with tips on how to make the perfect banana pudding. We will also discuss the history of banana pudding and how it became such a popular dessert. So, if you are looking for the best banana pudding recipe, then you have come to the right place!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

THE BEST BANANA PUDDING



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The BEST Banana Pudding you'll ever try! This timeless, no bake dessert is always a winner with friends and family and is so delicious! Made with layers of fresh bananas, Nilla wafers, fresh whipped cream and banana pudding!

Provided by Trish - Mom On Timeout

Categories     Dessert

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 to 7 medium bananas (sliced 1/4 inch thick)
1 box Nilla Wafers (shortbread cookies or Chessman cookies can be used also)
2 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
8 oz cream cheese (softened)
14 oz sweetened condensed milk
3.4 oz instant banana cream pudding mix
3.4 oz instant vanilla pudding mix (or instant French vanilla pudding mix)
2 1/2 cups whole milk

Steps:

  • Add heavy whipping cream to the bowl of a stand mixer or large bowl and beat on medium high speed for a minute or two until soft peaks form.
  • Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract and continue beating until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
  • Add cream cheese to the bowl of a stand mixer or large bowl and beat until smooth. Add sweetened condensed milk and beat until combined.
  • Add pudding mixes and milk and beat for 4 to 5 minutes, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
  • Fold in two-thirds of the whipped cream.
  • Line a 9 x13 baking dish with one layer of Nilla Wafer cookies. Top with half of the banana slices.
  • Spread half of the pudding mixture on top of the bananas and add another layer of Nilla wafers.
  • One more layer of banana slices, the remaining pudding mixture and then top with remaining whipped cream.
  • Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  • Remove from refrigerator and garnish as desired. Mini Nilla Wafers, banana slices, or wafer crumbs are great ideas! Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 379 kcal, Carbohydrate 42 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 22 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, Cholesterol 79 mg, Sodium 237 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 34 g, ServingSize 1 serving

BANANA PUDDING



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I didn't see my son, Lance Corporal Eric Harris, for more than two years after he enlisted in the Marines after high school. And when I saw him arrive at the airport, I just grabbed hold of him and burst out crying. When we got home, the first thing he ate was two bowls of my easy banana pudding recipe. He's a true southern boy! It's a dessert, but you can have it for breakfast, lunch or dinner. -Stephanie Harris, Montpelier, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 cups 2% milk
3 large eggs
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
8 ounces vanilla wafers (about 60 cookies), divided
4 large ripe bananas, cut into 1/4-inch slices

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, mix sugar, flour and salt. Whisk in milk. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat to low; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from heat., In a small bowl, whisk eggs. Whisk a small amount of hot mixture into eggs; return all to pan, whisking constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla. Cool 15 minutes, stirring occasionally., In an ungreased 8-in. square baking dish, layer 25 vanilla wafers, half of the banana slices and half of the pudding. Repeat layers., Press plastic wrap onto surface of pudding. Refrigerate 4 hours or overnight. Just before serving, remove wrap; crush remaining wafers and sprinkle over top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 302 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 80mg cholesterol, Sodium 206mg sodium, Carbohydrate 55g carbohydrate (37g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

THE WORLD'S BEST BANANA PUDDING



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It doesnt get any better than this. I promise you will LOVE this recipe! I have never had better and wherever i go i am ALWAYS asked for the recipe and i have to bring it ot all our family gatherings OR ELSE! I serve this in a Large Punch Bowl and its very pretty

Provided by Heather Reynolds in

Categories     Dessert

Time 15m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

10 ripe bananas
1 (16 ounce) box vanilla wafers (sometimes i use more)
12 ounces eagle brand sweetened condensed milk
12 ounces Cool Whip, thawed
1 (6 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding (Large Size)

Steps:

  • Mix pudding according to package directions.
  • let stand while you slice the bananas. I use an egg slicer to get nice even slices, not to mention it goes so much faster.
  • add sweet condensed milk to pudding mixture and mix very well.
  • add cool whip and mix well.
  • Layer wafers, sliced bananas then pudding in a punch bowl. I usually get 3-4 layers but it depends on how thick you make them, its totally up to you.
  • Let stand overnight or at least 4-6 hours so it really gets that banana flavor.
  • You can use more or less wafers depending on your taste and i always add the top layer just before serving so that they are still crisp. You can get creative with the wafers and really make a nice presentation.

THE BEST BANANA PUDDING



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The best no bake banana pudding you will ever find (or so I've been told by many).

Provided by Kenneth Strother

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Banana Dessert Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (5 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
2 cups cold milk
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 (12 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 (16 ounce) package vanilla wafers
14 bananas, sliced

Steps:

  • In a large mixing bowl, beat pudding mix and milk 2 minutes. Blend in condensed milk until smooth. Stir in vanilla and fold in whipped topping. Layer wafers, bananas and pudding mixture in a glass serving bowl. Chill until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 328.9 calories, Carbohydrate 56.9 g, Cholesterol 8.6 mg, Fat 9.6 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 4.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 205.2 mg, Sugar 29.1 g

MAGNOLIA'S FAMOUS BANANA PUDDING



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 7h20m

Yield up to 16 servings (makes 4 to 5 quarts)

Number Of Ingredients 6

One 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk
1 1/2 cups (360 grams/12.7 ounces) ice-cold water
One 3.4-ounce package instant vanilla pudding mix (preferably Jell-O brand)
3 cups (720 grams/25.5 ounces) heavy cream
One 11-ounce box Nilla wafers
4 to 5 ripe bananas, sliced

Steps:

  • In a stand mixer with the whisk, beat the condensed milk and water on medium speed until well combined, about 1 minute. Add the pudding mix and beat until there are no lumps and the mixture is smooth, about 2 minutes. Transfer the mixture to a medium bowl, cover and refrigerate until firm, at least 1 hour or overnight.
  • In a stand mixer with the whisk, whip the heavy cream on medium speed for about 1 minute, until the cream starts to thicken, then increase the speed to medium-high and whip until stiff peaks form. Be careful not to overwhip.
  • With the mixer running on low speed, add the pudding mixture a spoonful at a time. Mix until well blended and no streaks of pudding remain.
  • To assemble, select a trifle bowl or a wide glass bowl with a 4- to 5-quart capacity, or individual serving bowls.
  • Saving 4 to 5 cookies for the garnish on top, begin assembly. Spread one-quarter of the pudding over the bottom and layer with one-third of the cookies and one-third of the sliced bananas (enough to cover the layer). Repeat the layering twice more. End with a final layer of pudding. Garnish the top with additional cookies or cookie crumbs.
  • Cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 4 to 6 hours. Cookies should be tender when poked with a knife. This dessert is best served within 12 hours of assembling.

THE BEST BANANA PUDDING



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This creamy banana dessert is our very favorite version, piled high with layers of just-ripe bananas, rich vanilla pudding and tender cookies. We used vanilla bean paste instead of extract in our homemade filling for a bold flavor boost and topped the pudding with swirls of freshly whipped cream. When it all comes together, it's dreamy, luscious and feeds a crowd!

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 3h10m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 cups whole milk
1 1/3 cups granulated sugar
2/3 cup cornstarch
12 large egg yolks
1 tablespoon vanilla bean paste
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
4 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes
114 vanilla wafer cookies, such as Nilla Wafers (from two 15-ounce boxes), plus 5 cookies, crushed
12 medium-ripe bananas, sliced about 1/4 inch thick
3/4 cup cold heavy cream
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Bring the milk to a simmer in a large saucepan over medium heat, then remove from the heat. Meanwhile, whisk the sugar, cornstarch, egg yolks, vanilla paste and salt together in a medium bowl.
  • While whisking, slowly add about 1 cup of the warm milk to the egg mixture. Pour the egg mixture back into the saucepan, whisking constantly. Continue to cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until the mixture comes to a boil. Lower the heat to maintain a simmer and cook until thickened, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and whisk in the butter.
  • Transfer the pudding to a large bowl and press a piece of plastic wrap directly against the surface. Refrigerate until cold, about 1 hour.
  • Arrange 19 wafer cookies in the bottom of a 4-quart trifle dish. Top with 1 cup pudding, then arrange 2 sliced bananas on top. Repeat the layers ending with bananas.
  • Add the heavy cream, confectioners' sugar and a pinch of salt to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment. Beat on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form, about 2 minutes.
  • Spread the whipped cream over the pudding and sprinkle the crushed wafer cookies around the border. Refrigerate until the pudding is firm, at least 2 hours or up to overnight.

THE BEST BANANA PUDDING (TRIFLE) RECIPE



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You need to try our best banana pudding (trifle) recipe! It is extremely delicious and creamy made with cream cheese and pudding mix. This is a favorite family dessert recipe that you do not want to miss!

Provided by Camille Beckstrand

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h30m

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 ounces cream cheese (room temperature)
14 ounces sweetened condensed milk (1 can)
5 ounces instant vanilla pudding mix (1 box)
3 cups cold milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
8 ounces frozen whipped topping ((Cool Whip), thawed and divided)
8 bananas (sliced)
12 ounces vanilla wafers cookies

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Add in condensed milk , dry pudding mix, cold milk, and vanilla and mix until completely combined and smooth.
  • Fold in half of the Cool Whip.
  • Line the bottom of a trifle bowl with vanilla wafers.
  • Top wafers with a layer of sliced bananas.
  • Spread half of pudding mixture on top of bananas.
  • Repeat layers with remaining vanilla wafers, sliced bananas, and pudding.
  • Spread remaining Cool Whip on top.
  • If desired, sprinkle crushed vanilla wafers on top.
  • Chill for 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 470 kcal, Carbohydrate 77 g, Protein 9 g, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 28 mg, Sodium 360 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 55 g, ServingSize 1 serving

WORLD'S BEST BANANA PUDDING



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This is Hazel Smith's (country cook for the stars)recipe. It is so creamy and worth the effort. You MUST try this recipe it really is the BEST!...ENJOY!

Provided by Chef Eileen

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 cups sugar
2 tablespoons flour
1 1/2 cups evaporated milk
3 eggs
1/2 cup butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 -4 bananas
vanilla wafer

Steps:

  • CUSTARD.
  • Mix sugar and flour in a saucepan. Separate eggs,reserving the whites for meringue. Stir yolks with a fork until well blended. Place saucepan on low heat, stirring often until custard forms and the mixture thickens. Remove from heat. Add butter. Allow to cool. Add vanilla.
  • Line a 9"x51/2"x21/2" glass baking dish with vanilla wafers. Slice bananas over wafers. Repeat twice. Pour cooled custard over wafers/bananas.
  • MERINGUE.
  • cream of tarter.
  • 1/2 cup sugar.
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla.
  • 3 egg whites left from custard.
  • Add a couple of sprinkles of cream of tartar to 3 egg whites,left from custard. Using an electric mixer,beat until frothy. Continue beating,adding 1/2 cup sugar and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla. Spread over top. Bake until brown for 10 or 15 minutes at 375 degrees.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 514.3, Fat 22.8, SaturatedFat 13.4, Cholesterol 164.7, Sodium 211.4, Carbohydrate 72.1, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 57.5, Protein 8.5

Tips:

  • Use ripe bananas. The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful the pudding will be.
  • Don't overmix the pudding. Overmixing will make the pudding tough.
  • Chill the pudding before serving. This will help the pudding to set and firm up.
  • Garnish the pudding with whipped cream, sliced bananas, or chopped nuts. This will add a touch of elegance and flavor.

Conclusion:

Banana pudding is a classic Southern dessert that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With its creamy, sweet, and fluffy texture, banana pudding is a perfect dessert for any occasion. Whether you are serving it at a family gathering, a potluck, or a holiday party, banana pudding is sure to be a hit. So next time you are looking for a simple and delicious dessert, give banana pudding a try. You won't be disappointed!

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