Banana Pudding Made With Cool Whip And Condensed Milk
When it comes to easy and delicious desserts, banana pudding made with cool whip and condensed milk is hard to beat. This classic Southern dessert is the perfect combination of sweet bananas, creamy pudding, and a light fluffy topping. In this article, we'll take a closer look at how to make banana pudding with cool whip and condensed milk.
Ingredients
Before we get started, let's take a look at the ingredients you'll need to make banana pudding with cool whip and condensed milk:
- 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping (such as Cool Whip), thawed
- 1 (5 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
- 2 cups cold milk
- 1 box vanilla wafers
- 4-5 ripe bananas, sliced
That's it! You'll notice that this recipe does not call for any eggs or heavy cream, which makes it a lot simpler to prepare than some other banana pudding recipes.
Instructions
Now that you have your ingredients, let's get started on making the banana pudding:
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk and the vanilla pudding mix. Add in the cold milk and whisk until smooth.
- Next, fold in the thawed whipped topping until everything is well combined.
- Now it's time to assemble the banana pudding. Start by placing a layer of vanilla wafers on the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Top the vanilla wafers with a layer of sliced bananas.
- Pour half of the pudding mixture over the bananas and spread evenly.
- Add another layer of vanilla wafers on top of the pudding layer.
- Top the vanilla wafers with another layer of sliced bananas.
- Pour the remaining pudding mixture over the bananas and spread evenly.
- Finally, crush up some vanilla wafers and sprinkle them on top of the pudding for a bit of extra crunch and flavor.
- Refrigerate the banana pudding for at least 2 hours (or overnight) to allow it to set up properly.
And that's it! Your delicious banana pudding made with cool whip and condensed milk is ready to serve.
Variations
While this recipe is delicious as-is, there are a few variations you can try to mix things up:
- Use chocolate or banana pudding instead of vanilla for a different flavor.
- Try using different types of cookies or wafers in place of vanilla wafers. Graham crackers, shortbread cookies, or even chocolate chip cookies could be a tasty alternative.
- Top the pudding with whipped cream or toasted coconut for added texture and flavor.
Conclusion
Banana pudding made with cool whip and condensed milk is a delicious and easy dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a creamy, sweet dessert that will be sure to impress your friends and family. Give this recipe a try and see for yourself how delicious it is!
