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Authentic Southern Banana Pudding: Grandma’s Beloved 4-Hour Recipe

Banana Pudding (Southern)
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A classic Southern Banana Pudding recipe featuring layers of creamy vanilla pudding, sweet ripe bananas, and crisp Nilla wafers, creating a comforting and delightful dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (3.4 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 (8 ounce) container whipped topping, thawed
  • 8 vanilla wafers
  • 3 ripe bananas, sliced

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix and milk until smooth.
  2. Whisk in the sweetened condensed milk until well combined.
  3. Gently fold in the thawed whipped topping until no streaks remain.
  4. Crumble half of the vanilla wafers into the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  5. Arrange half of the sliced bananas over the wafer crumbs.
  6. Pour half of the pudding mixture over the bananas and wafers.
  7. Repeat the layers: remaining vanilla wafers, remaining bananas, and remaining pudding mixture.
  8. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld and the wafers to soften.
  9. Before serving, you can top with additional whipped topping or crushed wafers if desired.

Notes

  • For best results, use very ripe bananas.
  • Chill the pudding thoroughly to allow the wafers to soften and create a cohesive texture.
  • You can adjust the number of wafers to your preference.

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