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Recipe For Banana Pudding With Nilla Wafers

Banana pudding is a classic Southern dessert that is perfect for any occasion. Whether it's a family gathering, a potluck, or a barbecue, this creamy dessert is sure to please everyone. While there are many different variations of banana pudding, this recipe uses Nilla wafers to create a sweet and crunchy texture that complements the smooth pudding.

Ingredients:

  • 1 (14 oz.) can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 1/2 cups cold water
  • 1 (3.4 oz.) package instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 3 cups heavy cream
  • 1 (12 oz.) box Nilla wafers
  • 4 ripe bananas, thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Ingredients For Banana Pudding With Nilla Wafers

Instructions:

  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk and cold water until combined.
    2. Whisking In A Mixing Bowl
  2. Add the instant vanilla pudding mix and whisk for 2 minutes, until the mixture thickens.
    3. Adding Pudding Mix To Bowl
  3. In a separate mixing bowl, beat the heavy cream and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
    4. Beating Heavy Cream In A Separate Bowl
  4. Gently fold the whipped cream into the pudding mixture until fully combined.
    5. Folding Whipped Cream
  5. In a 9x13 inch baking dish, spread a layer of Nilla wafers on the bottom.
    6. Layering Nilla Wafers On Bottom Of Dish
  6. Top the Nilla wafers with a layer of sliced bananas.
    7. Layering Sliced Bananas On Nilla Wafers
  7. Pour half of the pudding mixture over the bananas, spreading it evenly.
    8. Pouring Pudding Over Bananas
  8. Repeat the layers with Nilla wafers, sliced bananas, and the remaining pudding mixture.
    9. Layering Pudding With Bananas And Nilla Wafers
  9. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 3 hours, or until the pudding is set.
    10. Covering And Refrigerating Pudding
  10. Before serving, crush some Nilla wafers and sprinkle them on top of the pudding for an extra crunch.
    11. Sprinkling Crushed Nilla Wafers On Top Of Pudding

Variations:

While this recipe uses Nilla wafers, you can substitute them with other types of cookies, such as graham crackers or vanilla wafers. You can also mix in some whipped cream or cream cheese to the pudding mixture for a creamier texture. For a boozy version, add a splash of rum or bourbon to the pudding mixture before layering.

Conclusion:

This recipe for banana pudding with Nilla wafers is a delicious and easy dessert that is sure to please any crowd. With its creamy pudding and crunchy cookie layers, this dessert is a perfect combination of textures and flavors. So the next time you are looking for a dessert that is both easy and impressive, give this recipe a try!

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