Dolly Parton’s Banana Pudding

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🍌 Dolly Parton’s Banana Pudding

 

A rich, creamy Southern-style banana pudding made with vanilla pudding, sweetened condensed milk, fresh bananas, and crunchy vanilla wafers. Perfect for family gatherings and special occasions!

🛒 Ingredients

  • 1 package (3.4 oz / 96 g) instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 2 cups cold whole milk
  • 1 can (14 oz / 397 g) sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 container (8 oz / 226 g) whipped topping, thawed
  • 1 package (11 oz / 312 g) vanilla wafers
  • 4–5 ripe but firm bananas, sliced
  • Optional: extra banana slices and vanilla wafers for garnish

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Make the pudding:

In a large bowl, whisk the instant vanilla pudding mix with 2 cups cold milk for about 2 minutes, until smooth and thickened.

2. Add condensed milk:

Pour in the sweetened condensed milk and vanilla extract. Whisk until everything is completely combined.

3. Fold in whipped topping:

Gently fold in the thawed whipped topping until the mixture becomes light, smooth, and creamy.

4. Layer the wafers:

In a large trifle dish or 9×13-inch serving dish, arrange a layer of vanilla wafers on the bottom.

5. Add bananas:

Place a layer of sliced bananas over the cookies.

6. Add pudding:

Spread about one-third of the creamy pudding mixture over the bananas.

7. Repeat:

Continue layering vanilla wafers → bananas → pudding until all the ingredients are used. Finish with pudding on top.

8. Chill:

Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight. This allows the cookies to soften and the flavors to blend.

9. Garnish and serve:

Just before serving, decorate with extra vanilla wafers, banana slices, or a little whipped cream.

⭐ Tips for the Best Banana Pudding

 

Use bananas that are ripe but still firm so they don’t become mushy.

 

For the best texture, chill the pudding for several hours before serving.

 

Add fresh banana slices on top right before serving to prevent browning.

 

For extra richness, use whole milk.

 

Overnight chilling gives the vanilla wafers a delicious cake-like texture.

 

 

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Chill Time: 4 hours

Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes

Servings: 10–12 🍌✨

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