{"id":9348,"date":"2024-02-13T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-02-13T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thecountrycook.net\/2014\/02\/picnic-banana-pudding\/"},"modified":"2025-12-22T11:27:09","modified_gmt":"2025-12-22T16:27:09","slug":"best-banana-pudding","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thecountrycook.net\/best-banana-pudding\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Banana Pudding"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>The Best Banana Pudding recipe is a no-cook recipe made with sweetened condensed milk, cream cheese, pudding, fresh bananas and Nilla wafers!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-a-favorite-southern-recipe\">A FAVORITE SOUTHERN RECIPE<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Banana pudding is a classic Southern dessert that has been loved for generations. This creamy and delicious dessert is made with layers of vanilla pudding, sliced bananas and Nilla wafers topped with whipped cream. It\u2019s the perfect dessert to serve at any occasion, whether it\u2019s a family gathering or a summer barbecue. So grab a spoon and let\u2019s go! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1067\" height=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thecountrycook.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/The-Best-Banana-Pudding-in-a-clear-bowl-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"layers of banana pudding shown in a large glass serving bowl with a bunch of bananas in the background.\" class=\"wp-image-77965\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thecountrycook.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/The-Best-Banana-Pudding-in-a-clear-bowl-scaled.jpg 1067w, https:\/\/www.thecountrycook.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/The-Best-Banana-Pudding-in-a-clear-bowl-474x711.jpg 474w, https:\/\/www.thecountrycook.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/The-Best-Banana-Pudding-in-a-clear-bowl-683x1025.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.thecountrycook.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/The-Best-Banana-Pudding-in-a-clear-bowl-768x1152.jpg 768w, 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class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id9348_e011dd-e7 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column9348_15c345-1d > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9348_15c345-1d > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9348_15c345-1d > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9348_15c345-1d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9348_15c345-1d > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9348_15c345-1d > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9348_15c345-1d{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9348_15c345-1d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9348_15c345-1d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9348_15c345-1d\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9348_f6e545-9d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9348_f6e545-9d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9348_f6e545-9d\"]{text-align:center;font-style:normal;font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9348_f6e545-9d mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9348_f6e545-9d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9348_f6e545-9d\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9348_f6e545-9d img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9348_f6e545-9d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9348_f6e545-9d\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading9348_f6e545-9d wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9348_f6e545-9d\"><em>I\u2019ve been making your recipe for years for nearly every holiday, birthday party, family get together. I change it up depending on holiday or season. This dessert is fantastic. People get mad if I don\u2019t bring it! LOL<br>\u2013 Danielle<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-frequently-asked-questions\">FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1679662575794\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What is Banana Pudding?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Banana Pudding is a classic Southern dessert made with layers of vanilla pudding, sliced bananas, Cool Whip and Nilla wafers. It is served chilled and is a favorite at potlucks, picnics, barbecues and family gatherings.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1623431772437\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What is the difference between this pudding and a cooked banana pudding? <\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">I have a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecountrycook.net\/cooked-southern-banana-pudding\/\">Cooked Southern Banana Pudding<\/a>\u00a0recipe that I\u2019ve shared already on the site. The only issue with cooked pudding is the bananas tend to brown pretty quickly. If you are taking this to a potluck or a picnic, you want to show up with pretty, non-brown bananas. This no-cook version is great for picnics or potlucks, bananas stay fresher, longer and because it travels great and serves up easily.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1623431821875\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can I use banana flavored pudding instead of vanilla?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Of course you can! Some folks don\u2019t enjoy the artificial banana flavoring in the banana cream instant pudding but this is entirely a personal preference. You could also use banana extract instead of vanilla.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1623435117848\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can I make my own homemade whipped cream?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes you can. Just keep in mind that homemade whipped cream doesn\u2019t stay stabilized as long as Cool Whip so it may break down into a more liquid state if not eaten right away.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1679662639783\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can you make banana pudding without Nilla wafers?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes. However, the wafers add that traditional texture and flavor to the dessert, so it won\u2019t be the same without them. A lot of people substitute other cookies though. A popular choice is the <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3uiLtXZ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pepperidge Farm Chessman Butter Cookies<\/a> (paid affiliate link.) <\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1623435184439\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How do I keep my bananas from turning brown?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">You can sprinkle a little citric acid powder onto the sliced bananas. Just a little so as not to change the flavor. Or, you could lightly coat the sliced bananas in lemon or orange juice. Again, just coat lightly so as not to change the flavor. <\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1679662735365\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How long does banana pudding last? <\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Banana Pudding can last for up to three days in the refrigerator, as long as it is stored in an airtight container. Be sure to refrigerate it as soon as possible after preparing it. Note: Once you start digging into the banana pudding, the bananas will start turning brown so keep that in mind. I do not recommend freezing. <\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1067\" height=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thecountrycook.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/The-Best-Banana-Pudding-main-image-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"The Best Banana Pudding recipe from The Country Cook, serving of banana pudding on a small white plate with a spoon inserted into pudding.\" class=\"wp-image-77962\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thecountrycook.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/The-Best-Banana-Pudding-main-image-scaled.jpg 1067w, https:\/\/www.thecountrycook.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/The-Best-Banana-Pudding-main-image-474x711.jpg 474w, https:\/\/www.thecountrycook.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/The-Best-Banana-Pudding-main-image-683x1025.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.thecountrycook.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/The-Best-Banana-Pudding-main-image-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thecountrycook.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/The-Best-Banana-Pudding-main-image-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thecountrycook.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/The-Best-Banana-Pudding-main-image-1366x2048.jpg 1366w, https:\/\/www.thecountrycook.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/The-Best-Banana-Pudding-main-image-610x915.jpg 610w, https:\/\/www.thecountrycook.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/The-Best-Banana-Pudding-main-image-720x1080.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.thecountrycook.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/The-Best-Banana-Pudding-main-image-360x540.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.thecountrycook.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/The-Best-Banana-Pudding-main-image-180x270.jpg 180w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1067px) 100vw, 1067px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.thecountrycook.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/The-Best-Banana-Pudding-main-image-scaled.jpg\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ingredients-needed-see-recipe-card-below-for-the-full-recipe\">INGREDIENTS NEEDED: (SEE RECIPE CARD BELOW FOR THE FULL RECIPE)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>cream cheese<\/strong> \u2013 this needs to be fully at room temperature. I cannot express this enough. If it\u2019s not fully soft then you\u2019ll end up with a lumpy banana pudding and no one wants that. I have a tutorial on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecountrycook.net\/how-to-soften-cream-cheese-quickly\/\">How to Soften Cream Cheese Fast<\/a> if you need to speed up the process a bit. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>sweetened condensed milk<\/strong> \u2013 Many times people confuse evaporated milk with sweetened condensed milk so you\u2019ll want to play close attention to the labels. Evaporated milk doesn\u2019t work here and it certainly isn\u2019t sweet. I know they can be close to each other in the grocery store so just be careful. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>instant vanilla pudding<\/strong> \u2013 it needs to be INSTANT. Do not get cook and serve. That is a whole different animal of pudding. It will not set if you get cook and serve. It can be hard to notice on the packaging sometimes so look closely. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>milk<\/strong> \u2013 I haven\u2019t tried this with any kind of milk substitute so I can\u2019t tell you how that would go. I always just use 2% cows milk or whole milk. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>vanilla extract<\/strong> \u2013 you can use banana extract if you want to amp up the banana flavor. I know some people think it tastes fake but that\u2019s your call.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cool Whip<\/strong> \u2013 if you\u2019ve never bought Cool Whip (or whipped topping before) you are going to find it in the frozen dessert section of your grocery store. You\u2019re gonna need to let it thaw before using it. But don\u2019t thaw it on your counter. Pop it into your fridge and let it thaw overnight. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Nilla wafers <\/strong>\u2013 it has to be name brand Nilla wafers for me. Y\u2019all know I never have a problem with store brand stuff but this is the one thing I just cannot accept any substitutes. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>ripe bananas<\/strong> \u2013 when I say ripe bananas, I mean yellow bananas that have a speckling of brown here and there. You don\u2019t want overripe super brown bananas or they\u2019ll turn too soft on you too quickly. And you definitely don\u2019t want any green bananas either because they aren\u2019t ripe and sweet yet.  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1067\" height=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thecountrycook.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/The-Best-Banana-Pudding-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Banana Pudding ingredients: cream cheese, sweetened condensed, milk, instant vanilla pudding, milk, vanilla extract, Cool Whip, Nilla wafers, ripe bananas.\" class=\"wp-image-77978\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thecountrycook.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/The-Best-Banana-Pudding-scaled.jpg 1067w, https:\/\/www.thecountrycook.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/The-Best-Banana-Pudding-474x711.jpg 474w, https:\/\/www.thecountrycook.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/The-Best-Banana-Pudding-683x1025.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.thecountrycook.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/The-Best-Banana-Pudding-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thecountrycook.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/The-Best-Banana-Pudding-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thecountrycook.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/The-Best-Banana-Pudding-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/www.thecountrycook.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/The-Best-Banana-Pudding-610x915.jpg 610w, https:\/\/www.thecountrycook.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/The-Best-Banana-Pudding-720x1080.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.thecountrycook.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/The-Best-Banana-Pudding-360x540.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.thecountrycook.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/The-Best-Banana-Pudding-180x270.jpg 180w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1067px) 100vw, 1067px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.thecountrycook.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/The-Best-Banana-Pudding-scaled.jpg\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-make-the-best-banana-pudding\">HOW TO MAKE THE BEST BANANA PUDDING:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and fluffy. Add in sweetened condensed milk, pudding mix, and milk. Finally, add in vanilla extract and stir well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep your mixer on low speed at first so the milk doesn\u2019t fly everywhere. If you are using a stand mixer, make sure you get in there with a rubber spatula and scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl to make sure everything is getting incorporated. That cream cheese likes to stay on the bottom of the bowl. Also<em>,\u00a0<\/em>I find that the pudding can sometimes become a bit lumpy (especially if my cream cheese isn\u2019t soft enough). If this happens to you, just keep mixing until most of the lumps are gone. The mixture will also begin to thicken too. After a few minutes of constant mixing, it will smooth out.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thecountrycook.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Best-Banana-Pudding-process.jpg\" alt=\"collage of two photos: cream cheese mixed in a bowl; pouring bowl into milk with pudding and cream cheese. \" class=\"wp-image-145771\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thecountrycook.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Best-Banana-Pudding-process.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.thecountrycook.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Best-Banana-Pudding-process-711x533.jpg 711w, https:\/\/www.thecountrycook.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Best-Banana-Pudding-process-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thecountrycook.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Best-Banana-Pudding-process-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thecountrycook.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Best-Banana-Pudding-process-500x375.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.thecountrycook.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Best-Banana-Pudding-process.jpg\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, stir in half\u00a0of the whipped topping. Time to layer. Place one-third of the vanilla wafers in a layer on the bottom of a trifle dish, large bowl or a 9\u00d713 baking dish. You will notice that as I add the wafers, I face some outwards and up the sides. This is not necessary but when you are using a clear dish like this, it sure does make it look pretty when it\u2019s done!\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thecountrycook.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Best-Banana-Pudding-process-2-2.jpg\" alt=\"collage of two photos: whipped topping added to banana pudding; Nilla wafers layered into the bottom of a bowl. \" class=\"wp-image-145769\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thecountrycook.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Best-Banana-Pudding-process-2-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.thecountrycook.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Best-Banana-Pudding-process-2-2-711x533.jpg 711w, https:\/\/www.thecountrycook.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Best-Banana-Pudding-process-2-2-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thecountrycook.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Best-Banana-Pudding-process-2-2-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thecountrycook.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Best-Banana-Pudding-process-2-2-500x375.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.thecountrycook.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Best-Banana-Pudding-process-2-2.jpg\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Next comes a layer of sliced bananas.\u00a0Then pour one-third of the pudding mixture on top (enough to cover all the bananas).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thecountrycook.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Best-Banana-Pudding-process-3.jpg\" alt=\"collage of two photos: sliced bananas layered on top of Nilla wafers; banana pudding layered on top of bananas in the bowl. \" class=\"wp-image-145770\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thecountrycook.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Best-Banana-Pudding-process-3.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.thecountrycook.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Best-Banana-Pudding-process-3-711x533.jpg 711w, https:\/\/www.thecountrycook.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Best-Banana-Pudding-process-3-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thecountrycook.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Best-Banana-Pudding-process-3-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thecountrycook.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Best-Banana-Pudding-process-3-500x375.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.thecountrycook.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Best-Banana-Pudding-process-3.jpg\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Continue with two more layers. A layer of wafers, followed by bananas, then pudding mixture. I like a lot of bananas in there. I want at least a piece of banana in every bite. The final layer will be pudding. Then you will top the pudding with the rest of your whipped topping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1422\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thecountrycook.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/The-Best-Banana-Pudding-side-view-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"side view of layers of finished pudding with Nilla wafers and pudding\" class=\"wp-image-77979\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thecountrycook.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/The-Best-Banana-Pudding-side-view-scaled.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.thecountrycook.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/The-Best-Banana-Pudding-side-view-600x711.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.thecountrycook.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/The-Best-Banana-Pudding-side-view-865x1025.jpg 865w, https:\/\/www.thecountrycook.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/The-Best-Banana-Pudding-side-view-768x910.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thecountrycook.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/The-Best-Banana-Pudding-side-view-1296x1536.jpg 1296w, https:\/\/www.thecountrycook.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/The-Best-Banana-Pudding-side-view-1728x2048.jpg 1728w, https:\/\/www.thecountrycook.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/The-Best-Banana-Pudding-side-view-610x723.jpg 610w, https:\/\/www.thecountrycook.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/The-Best-Banana-Pudding-side-view-720x853.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.thecountrycook.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/The-Best-Banana-Pudding-side-view-360x427.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.thecountrycook.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/The-Best-Banana-Pudding-side-view-180x213.jpg 180w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.thecountrycook.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/The-Best-Banana-Pudding-side-view-scaled.jpg\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one to two hours before serving so it can thicken up and the wafers can soften.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1560\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thecountrycook.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/The-Best-Banana-Pudding-on-a-white-plate-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"a serving of banana cream pudding on a white plate with a bunch of fresh bananas in the background\" class=\"wp-image-77963\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thecountrycook.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/The-Best-Banana-Pudding-on-a-white-plate-scaled.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.thecountrycook.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/The-Best-Banana-Pudding-on-a-white-plate-547x711.jpg 547w, https:\/\/www.thecountrycook.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/The-Best-Banana-Pudding-on-a-white-plate-789x1025.jpg 789w, https:\/\/www.thecountrycook.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/The-Best-Banana-Pudding-on-a-white-plate-768x998.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thecountrycook.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/The-Best-Banana-Pudding-on-a-white-plate-1182x1536.jpg 1182w, https:\/\/www.thecountrycook.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/The-Best-Banana-Pudding-on-a-white-plate-1575x2048.jpg 1575w, https:\/\/www.thecountrycook.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/The-Best-Banana-Pudding-on-a-white-plate-610x793.jpg 610w, https:\/\/www.thecountrycook.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/The-Best-Banana-Pudding-on-a-white-plate-720x936.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.thecountrycook.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/The-Best-Banana-Pudding-on-a-white-plate-360x468.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.thecountrycook.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/The-Best-Banana-Pudding-on-a-white-plate-180x234.jpg 180w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.thecountrycook.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/The-Best-Banana-Pudding-on-a-white-plate-scaled.jpg\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Then dig in!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1143\" height=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thecountrycook.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Best-Banana-Pudding-serving-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"spoon showing a serving of pudding, Nilla wafers, cool whipped a slice of banana\" class=\"wp-image-77964\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thecountrycook.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Best-Banana-Pudding-serving-scaled.jpg 1143w, https:\/\/www.thecountrycook.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Best-Banana-Pudding-serving-508x711.jpg 508w, https:\/\/www.thecountrycook.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Best-Banana-Pudding-serving-732x1025.jpg 732w, https:\/\/www.thecountrycook.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Best-Banana-Pudding-serving-768x1075.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thecountrycook.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Best-Banana-Pudding-serving-1097x1536.jpg 1097w, https:\/\/www.thecountrycook.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Best-Banana-Pudding-serving-1463x2048.jpg 1463w, https:\/\/www.thecountrycook.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Best-Banana-Pudding-serving-610x854.jpg 610w, https:\/\/www.thecountrycook.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Best-Banana-Pudding-serving-720x1008.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.thecountrycook.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Best-Banana-Pudding-serving-360x504.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.thecountrycook.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Best-Banana-Pudding-serving-180x252.jpg 180w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1143px) 100vw, 1143px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.thecountrycook.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Best-Banana-Pudding-serving-scaled.jpg\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-craving-more-recipes\">CRAVING MORE RECIPES?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-related-links yoast-seo-related-links\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecountrycook.net\/banana-pudding-poke-cake\/\">Banana Pudding Poke Cake<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecountrycook.net\/homemade-banana-pudding-pie\/\">Banana Pudding Pie<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecountrycook.net\/banana-pudding-cheesecake\/\">Banana Pudding Cheesecake<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecountrycook.net\/banana-pudding-cupcakes\/\">Banana Pudding Cupcakes<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecountrycook.net\/homemade-banana-cake-with-vanilla-frosting\/\">Banana Cake<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecountrycook.net\/banana-cream-pie\/\">Banana Cream Pie<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecountrycook.net\/the-best-banana-bread-recipe\/\">Banana Bread<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecountrycook.net\/banana-pudding-fluff\/\">Banana Pudding Fluff<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecountrycook.net\/banana-pudding-cookies\/\">Banana Pudding Cookies<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Originally published: February 2014<br>Updated photos &amp; Republished: February 2024<\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"recipe\"><\/div><div id=\"wprm-recipe-container-20785\" class=\"wprm-recipe-container\" data-recipe-id=\"20785\" data-servings=\"12\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-template-tcc---cook-mode\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-image wprm-block-image-circle\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 10px;border-style: solid;border-color: #ffffff;\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thecountrycook.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/The-Best-Banana-Pudding-thumbnail-200x200.jpg\" class=\"attachment-200x200 size-200x200\" alt=\"The Best Banana Pudding recipe from The Country Cook\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thecountrycook.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/The-Best-Banana-Pudding-thumbnail-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.thecountrycook.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/The-Best-Banana-Pudding-thumbnail-711x711.jpg 711w, https:\/\/www.thecountrycook.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/The-Best-Banana-Pudding-thumbnail-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thecountrycook.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/The-Best-Banana-Pudding-thumbnail-1024x1025.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thecountrycook.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/The-Best-Banana-Pudding-thumbnail-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.thecountrycook.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/The-Best-Banana-Pudding-thumbnail-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thecountrycook.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/The-Best-Banana-Pudding-thumbnail-2048x2048.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.thecountrycook.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/The-Best-Banana-Pudding-thumbnail-scaled.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 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class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">\u25a2 <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">8<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">ounce<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">block cream cheese, softened to room temperature<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"2\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-1\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"\u00a014 ounce can sweetened condensed milk\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-1\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">\u25a2 <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">14<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">ounce<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">can sweetened condensed milk<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"4\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-2\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"\u00a05 ounce box INSTANT vanilla pudding mix (larger box)\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-2\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">\u25a2 <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">5<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">ounce<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">box<strong> INSTANT<\/strong> vanilla pudding mix<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">(larger box)<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"6\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-3\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"\u00a03 cups milk (2% or higher)\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-3\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">\u25a2 <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">3<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cups<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.target.com\/p\/2-reduced-fat-milk-1gal-good-38-gather-8482\/-\/A-13276204?aflt=plt#lnk=sametab\" class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">milk<\/a><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">(2% or higher)<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"8\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-4\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"\u00a02 teaspoons vanilla extract\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-4\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">\u25a2 <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoons<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.target.com\/p\/mccormick-pure-vanilla-extract-1oz\/-\/A-13353205?aflt=plt#lnk=sametab\" class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">vanilla extract<\/a><\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"10\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-5\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"\u00a08 ounce tub whipped topping (COOL WHIP), thawed (divided use)\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-5\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">\u25a2 <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">8<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">ounce<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">tub whipped topping (COOL WHIP), thawed<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">(divided use)<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"12\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-6\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"\u00a011 ounce box Nilla wafers (divided use)\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-6\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">\u25a2 <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">11<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">ounce<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">box Nilla wafers<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">(divided use)<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"14\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-7\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"\u00a05-7 bananas, peeled and sliced (divided use)\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-7\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">\u25a2 <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">5-7<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">bananas, peeled and sliced<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">(divided use)<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\t<div id=\"recipe-20785-instructions\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-20785-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"20785\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-instructions-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Instructions<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-20785-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">In a large bowl, beat <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-20785-0 wprm-block-text-bold\">8 ounce block cream cheese, softened to room temperature<\/span> with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and fluffy.<\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-media wprm-recipe-instruction-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"474\" height=\"711\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thecountrycook.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/The-Best-Banana-Pudding-4-1365x2048-1-474x711.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"cream cheese mixed in a bowl.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thecountrycook.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/The-Best-Banana-Pudding-4-1365x2048-1-474x711.jpg 474w, https:\/\/www.thecountrycook.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/The-Best-Banana-Pudding-4-1365x2048-1-683x1025.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.thecountrycook.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/The-Best-Banana-Pudding-4-1365x2048-1-768x1153.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thecountrycook.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/The-Best-Banana-Pudding-4-1365x2048-1-1023x1536.jpg 1023w, https:\/\/www.thecountrycook.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/The-Best-Banana-Pudding-4-1365x2048-1.jpg 1066w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 474px) 100vw, 474px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.thecountrycook.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/The-Best-Banana-Pudding-4-1365x2048-1.jpg\"><\/div> <\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-20785-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Add in <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-20785-2 wprm-block-text-bold\">14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk<\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-20785-4 wprm-block-text-bold\">5 ounce box<strong> INSTANT<\/strong> vanilla pudding mix<\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-20785-6 wprm-block-text-bold\">3 cups milk<\/span> and <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-20785-8 wprm-block-text-bold\">2 teaspoons vanilla extract<\/span>. Mix until combined well (this can take a few minutes so be patient for it all to come together.)<\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-media wprm-recipe-instruction-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"474\" height=\"711\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thecountrycook.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/The-Best-Banana-Pudding-2-1365x2048-1-474x711.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"adding milk along with instant pudding to bowl.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thecountrycook.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/The-Best-Banana-Pudding-2-1365x2048-1-474x711.jpg 474w, https:\/\/www.thecountrycook.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/The-Best-Banana-Pudding-2-1365x2048-1-683x1025.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.thecountrycook.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/The-Best-Banana-Pudding-2-1365x2048-1-768x1153.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thecountrycook.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/The-Best-Banana-Pudding-2-1365x2048-1-1023x1536.jpg 1023w, https:\/\/www.thecountrycook.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/The-Best-Banana-Pudding-2-1365x2048-1.jpg 1066w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 474px) 100vw, 474px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.thecountrycook.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/The-Best-Banana-Pudding-2-1365x2048-1.jpg\"><\/div> <\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-20785-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Finally, stir in <strong>half of the whipped topping<\/strong>. <\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-media wprm-recipe-instruction-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"474\" height=\"711\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thecountrycook.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/The-Best-Banana-Pudding-6-1365x2048-1-474x711.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"cool whip added to banana pudidng in a bowl.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thecountrycook.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/The-Best-Banana-Pudding-6-1365x2048-1-474x711.jpg 474w, https:\/\/www.thecountrycook.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/The-Best-Banana-Pudding-6-1365x2048-1-683x1025.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.thecountrycook.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/The-Best-Banana-Pudding-6-1365x2048-1-768x1153.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thecountrycook.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/The-Best-Banana-Pudding-6-1365x2048-1-1023x1536.jpg 1023w, https:\/\/www.thecountrycook.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/The-Best-Banana-Pudding-6-1365x2048-1.jpg 1066w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 474px) 100vw, 474px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.thecountrycook.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/The-Best-Banana-Pudding-6-1365x2048-1.jpg\"><\/div> <\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-20785-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">To layer: place<strong> one-third of the Nilla wafers<\/strong> in a layer on the bottom of a trifle dish, large bowl or a 9\u00d713-inch baking dish.<\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-media wprm-recipe-instruction-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"474\" height=\"711\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thecountrycook.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/The-Best-Banana-Pudding-8-1365x2048-1-474x711.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Nilla wafers layered in the bottom of a bowl.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thecountrycook.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/The-Best-Banana-Pudding-8-1365x2048-1-474x711.jpg 474w, https:\/\/www.thecountrycook.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/The-Best-Banana-Pudding-8-1365x2048-1-683x1025.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.thecountrycook.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/The-Best-Banana-Pudding-8-1365x2048-1-768x1153.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thecountrycook.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/The-Best-Banana-Pudding-8-1365x2048-1-1023x1536.jpg 1023w, https:\/\/www.thecountrycook.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/The-Best-Banana-Pudding-8-1365x2048-1.jpg 1066w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 474px) 100vw, 474px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.thecountrycook.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/The-Best-Banana-Pudding-8-1365x2048-1.jpg\"><\/div> <\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-20785-step-0-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Add a<strong> single layer of sliced bananas<\/strong>. <\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-media wprm-recipe-instruction-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"474\" height=\"711\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thecountrycook.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/The-Best-Banana-Pudding-9-1365x2048-1-474x711.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"slices of banana layered onto Nilla wafers in a bowl.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thecountrycook.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/The-Best-Banana-Pudding-9-1365x2048-1-474x711.jpg 474w, https:\/\/www.thecountrycook.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/The-Best-Banana-Pudding-9-1365x2048-1-683x1025.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.thecountrycook.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/The-Best-Banana-Pudding-9-1365x2048-1-768x1153.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thecountrycook.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/The-Best-Banana-Pudding-9-1365x2048-1-1023x1536.jpg 1023w, https:\/\/www.thecountrycook.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/The-Best-Banana-Pudding-9-1365x2048-1.jpg 1066w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 474px) 100vw, 474px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.thecountrycook.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/The-Best-Banana-Pudding-9-1365x2048-1.jpg\"><\/div> <\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-20785-step-0-5\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Then pour<strong> one-third of the pudding mixture<\/strong> on top (enough to cover all the bananas).<\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-media wprm-recipe-instruction-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"474\" height=\"711\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thecountrycook.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/The-Best-Banana-Pudding-10-1365x2048-1-474x711.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"pudding layered on top of sliced bananas and Nilla wafers in a bowl.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thecountrycook.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/The-Best-Banana-Pudding-10-1365x2048-1-474x711.jpg 474w, https:\/\/www.thecountrycook.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/The-Best-Banana-Pudding-10-1365x2048-1-683x1025.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.thecountrycook.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/The-Best-Banana-Pudding-10-1365x2048-1-768x1153.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thecountrycook.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/The-Best-Banana-Pudding-10-1365x2048-1-1023x1536.jpg 1023w, https:\/\/www.thecountrycook.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/The-Best-Banana-Pudding-10-1365x2048-1.jpg 1066w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 474px) 100vw, 474px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.thecountrycook.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/The-Best-Banana-Pudding-10-1365x2048-1.jpg\"><\/div> <\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-20785-step-0-6\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Continue with <strong>two more layers<\/strong>.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-20785-step-0-7\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Top with <strong>remaining whipped topping<\/strong>.<\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-media wprm-recipe-instruction-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"474\" height=\"711\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thecountrycook.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/The-Best-Banana-Pudding-11-474x711.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"whipped topping spread on top of banana pudding bowl.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thecountrycook.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/The-Best-Banana-Pudding-11-474x711.jpg 474w, https:\/\/www.thecountrycook.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/The-Best-Banana-Pudding-11-683x1025.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.thecountrycook.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/The-Best-Banana-Pudding-11-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thecountrycook.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/The-Best-Banana-Pudding-11-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thecountrycook.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/The-Best-Banana-Pudding-11-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/www.thecountrycook.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/The-Best-Banana-Pudding-11-610x915.jpg 610w, https:\/\/www.thecountrycook.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/The-Best-Banana-Pudding-11-720x1080.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.thecountrycook.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/The-Best-Banana-Pudding-11-360x540.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.thecountrycook.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/The-Best-Banana-Pudding-11-180x270.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.thecountrycook.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/The-Best-Banana-Pudding-11-scaled.jpg 1067w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 474px) 100vw, 474px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.thecountrycook.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/The-Best-Banana-Pudding-11.jpg\"><\/div> <\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-20785-step-0-8\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one to two hours before serving so it can thicken up and the wafers can soften.<\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-media wprm-recipe-instruction-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"474\" height=\"711\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thecountrycook.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/The-Best-Banana-Pudding-in-a-clear-bowl-474x711.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"layers of banana pudding shown in a large glass serving bowl with a bunch of bananas in the background\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thecountrycook.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/The-Best-Banana-Pudding-in-a-clear-bowl-474x711.jpg 474w, https:\/\/www.thecountrycook.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/The-Best-Banana-Pudding-in-a-clear-bowl-683x1025.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.thecountrycook.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/The-Best-Banana-Pudding-in-a-clear-bowl-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thecountrycook.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/The-Best-Banana-Pudding-in-a-clear-bowl-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thecountrycook.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/The-Best-Banana-Pudding-in-a-clear-bowl-1366x2048.jpg 1366w, https:\/\/www.thecountrycook.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/The-Best-Banana-Pudding-in-a-clear-bowl-610x915.jpg 610w, https:\/\/www.thecountrycook.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/The-Best-Banana-Pudding-in-a-clear-bowl-720x1080.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.thecountrycook.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/The-Best-Banana-Pudding-in-a-clear-bowl-360x540.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.thecountrycook.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/The-Best-Banana-Pudding-in-a-clear-bowl-180x270.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.thecountrycook.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/The-Best-Banana-Pudding-in-a-clear-bowl-scaled.jpg 1067w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 474px) 100vw, 474px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.thecountrycook.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/The-Best-Banana-Pudding-in-a-clear-bowl.jpg\"><\/div> <\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\t<div id=\"recipe-video\"><\/div><div id=\"wprm-recipe-video-container-20785\" class=\"wprm-recipe-video-container\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-video-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Video<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-video\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to make: THE BEST BANANA PUDDING\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/CEy7M7-lWRI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/div>\n\t<div id=\"recipe-20785-notes\" class=\"wprm-recipe-notes-container wprm-block-text-normal\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-notes-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Notes<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes\"><ul>\n<li>Please refer to my FAQ\u2019s and ingredient list above for other substitutions or for the answers to the most common questions.<\/li>\n<li>Please pay attention to the pudding you\u2019re buying. It needs to be <strong>INSTANT<\/strong> not \u2018Cook and Serve\u2019. They are near each other on store shelves. Cook and Serve <strong>WILL NOT WORK!<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Also, be sure you are grabbing a can of sweetened condensed milk and not evaporated milk. This dessert will not set up and it won\u2019t be as sweet.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Banana Cream Pudding flavor can be substituted for the vanilla pudding. Alternatively, banana extract can be substituted for the vanilla extract.<\/li>\n<li>It\u2019s very important to make sure the cream cheese is at room temperature. If not, you won\u2019t be able to get it super smooth and you\u2019ll end up with lumps.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Bananas obviously come in many sizes so I say 5-7 bananas depending on the size of the bananas you purchase. I like a lot of fresh banana in my banana pudding but you should bo by your personal preference.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 20px;\"><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-tags-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-tag-container wprm-recipe-course-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-faded wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-course-label\">Course: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-course wprm-block-text-normal\">Dessert<\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-tag-container wprm-recipe-cuisine-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-faded wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-cuisine-label\">Cuisine: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-cuisine wprm-block-text-normal\">American<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-20785-nutrition\" class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-shortcode-container\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-nutrition-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Nutrition<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-container wprm-nutrition-label-container-simple wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calories\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Calories: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">458<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">kcal<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-carbohydrates\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Carbohydrates: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">72<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-protein\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Protein: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">10<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">14<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sodium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Sodium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">408<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fiber\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Fiber: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sugar\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Sugar: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">54<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-text-container\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-text-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left 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