Go Back
The Boat Shed Kitchen

Banana Pudding

This Banana Pudding is a creamy, dreamy dessert layered with vanilla wafers, ripe bananas, fluffy whipped topping, and rich pudding. It’s a no-bake crowd-pleaser that’s perfect for potlucks, holidays, or anytime you crave nostalgic Southern sweetness.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 20 minutes
Chill Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 12
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces softened cream cheese
  • 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
  • 2 3.4 oz boxes instant vanilla pudding
  • 2 ¾ cups cold milk
  • 8 ounces Cool Whip divided
  • 60 vanilla wafers you may need more if using a 9x13 pan
  • 5 –7 ripe bananas sliced

Method
 

  1. Beat softened cream cheese in a large bowl until smooth.
  2. Add sweetened condensed milk and mix until lump-free.
  3. In another bowl, whisk pudding mix with cold milk until thickened.
  4. Stir pudding into cream cheese mixture until fully combined.
  5. Fold in half the Cool Whip.
  6. Layer in a dish: wafers, banana slices, pudding mixture. Repeat 1–3 times.
  7. Spread remaining Cool Whip on top.
  8. See full steps with tips & photos → https://theboatshedcafe.com/banana-pudding/

Notes

• Use ripe but firm bananas to prevent browning too quickly.
• Chill overnight for deeper flavor and better consistency.
• Best enjoyed within 2–3 days for freshest taste and texture.