A southern no bake banana pudding recipe that is deliciously creamy and rich with easy ingredients and takes no time to make it.
This easy banana pudding is one of my favorite desserts. I'm not lying, I have a bunch of recipes on this blog based around this classic dessert.
This particular recipe is one of my favorite recipes because it's no bake and so therefore takes no time at all to assemble.
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- What makes this recipes so yummy
- Groceries you'll need: Ingredients
- Banana Pudding Recipe Instructions
- Recipe variations and substitute ideas
- Necessary gear: Equipment
- More banana pudding recipes
- How to store leftovers
- Mel's kitchen notes
- Melanie Cagle
- Frequently asked questions: FAQs
- Southern No Bake Banana Pudding Recipe
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What makes this recipes so yummy
- It's a huge time saver.
- There's no better flavor than that of an easy banana pudding recipe.
- It uses really simple ingredients.
- It's the perfect southern dessert to bring to family gatherings.
Groceries you'll need: Ingredients
See recipe card at the bottom of this post for quantities.
Banana Pudding Recipe Instructions
This is an overview of the recipe steps. For more detailed instructions visit the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
Hint: If you don't want to end up with brown banana slices on top you can either leave them off until right before you serve or dip each of those top slices in a little lemon juice or orange juice.
Recipe variations and substitute ideas
- Cool Whip - this whipped topping can be used instead of the Chantilly cream.
- Cream Cheese - some people like to mix some cream cheese into the pudding mixture.
- Sweetened Condensed Milk - for added richness.
- Homemade Vanilla Pudding - if you choose to go that route. Homemade pudding always tastes great.
- Shortbread cookies - instead of the vanilla wafers.
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Necessary gear: Equipment
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I used a hand mixer to beat the cream into stiff peaks. I used 3 large mixing bowls to mix the puddings and the cream and a 13x9" baking dish.
You could use a stand mixer too, with the whisk attachment instead.
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More banana pudding recipes
You should also try this Rice Pudding with Evaporated Milk recipe, for another favorite old fashioned recipe. Or this Krispy Kreme Bread Pudding.
This might not be Magnolia Bakery Banana Pudding, but it still tastes really good!
How to store leftovers
Once this southern no bake banana pudding recipe has been assembled, if you don't foresee it being eaten right away you should store (covered with plastic wrap) in the refrigerator. You can store it that way for up to 4 days.
For best results refrigerate this classic southern recipe for a little while so that the flavors can melt together, the cookies soften somewhat and the pudding set a little more.
Mel's kitchen notes
Using the two types of instant pudding really helps give more depth to the recipe. I think just vanilla alone can have a banana pudding a little flat. In using banana cream pudding too, we're adding all kinds of deliciousness.
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Melanie Cagle
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Frequently asked questions: FAQs
I like the ease of using one of my casserole dishes, however, traditionally a banana pudding would be served in a trifle dish.
Not very long. It'll start to soften and wilt, but most importantly you could turn off the cream If you leave it out too long. I'd say a maximum of 1 hour before putting into the refrigerator in an airtight container.
Yes it is. Traditionally layers of pudding, cookies and bananas, banana pudding can be as easy or labor intensive as you desire.
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Ingredients
- 1 (11 Ounce) Box Vanilla Wafers
- 1 (3.4 Ounce) Box French Vanilla Instant Pudding
- 1 (3.4 Ounce) Box Banana Cream Instant Pudding Mix
- 3-½ Cups Whole Milk
- 5 Each Bananas ripe
- 4 Cups Heavy Whipping Cream
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
- 3 Tablespoons Powdered Sugar
Instructions
- Crumble a layer of vanilla wafers over the bottom of a 9x13" baking dish.1 (11 Ounce) Box Vanilla Wafers
- Take 2 large mixing bowls and add one packet of instant pudding mix to each bowl. Add 1-¾ Cups Milk to each bowl and mix well with a whisk. Allow the pudding to sit for about 5 minutes, to set.1 (3.4 Ounce) Box French Vanilla Instant Pudding, 1 (3.4 Ounce) Box Banana Cream Instant Pudding Mix, 3-½ Cups Whole Milk
- Take one bowl of the pudding mix (either one is fine) and evenly spread over the top of the vanilla wafers.
- Slice 2 bananas over the top of the pudding, evenly.5 Each Bananas
- Add the cream, vanilla extract and the powdered sugar to another large mixing bowl. Using a hand mixer beat the cream until you have stiff peaks.4 Cups Heavy Whipping Cream, 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract, 3 Tablespoons Powdered Sugar
- Spread half of the cream over the top of the previous layer.
- Lay another layer of vanilla wafers over the top of the cream.
- Add the other prepared pudding and spread evenly then top with banana slices again,
- Add the rest of the whipped cream and top with crumbled vanilla wafers and banana slices.
Notes
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