Creamy No Bake Southern Banana Pudding Recipe
If you love easy desserts, this Creamy No Bake Southern Banana Pudding Recipe is perfect for you. It is smooth, sweet and very simple to make. You do not need an oven.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cold milk
- 1 pack instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 ripe bananas sliced
- 1 pack vanilla wafers
- 1/2 cup cream cheese softened
Instructions
Prepare the Pudding
- In a mixing bowl, add cold milk and pudding mix. Whisk well until smooth. Let it sit for a few minutes until it thickens nicely.
Whip the Cream
- In another bowl, beat heavy cream and powdered sugar. Mix until soft peaks form. This creates a light and fluffy texture.
Mix Cream Cheese
- In a separate bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. This step removes lumps and gives a creamy base.
Combine Mixtures
- Add pudding and whipped cream to the cream cheese. Mix gently until smooth and creamy. Do not overmix to keep it light.
Slice the Bananas
- Peel and slice bananas into thin pieces. Keep them even in size. This helps create even layers in the pudding.
Layer the Ingredients
- In a serving dish, add a layer of vanilla wafers. Then add banana slices. Spread a layer of pudding mixture on top.
Repeat the Layers
- Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used. Finish with pudding on top. This creates a beautiful layered dessert.
Chill the Pudding
- Cover the dish and place it in the refrigerator. Chill for at least 2 hours. This helps the flavors blend and the texture set.
Serve and Enjoy
- Remove from the fridge and serve chilled. You can add extra wafers or banana slices on top for decoration.
Notes
- Use ripe bananas for natural sweetness
- Chill the pudding for best texture
- Do not overmix the cream
- Use fresh ingredients for better flavor
- Layer evenly for a beautiful look
- Serve cold for best taste