Name: Old Fashioned Banana Pudding Recipe with Condensed Milk
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 1 5 ounce package instant vanilla pudding mix; 2 cups cold milk; 1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 2 12 ounce container frozen whipped topping ( thawed); 1 11 ounce package vanilla wafers; 5 small bananas

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Try this Old Fashioned Banana Pudding Recipe with Condensed Milk made quickly using condensed milk, instant vanilla pudding mix, and whipped topping. This is very refreshing to eat on a warm day and great to bring for potluck. No egg needed!

Craving more delicious ways to enjoy bananas? Check out these delightful recipes: No Bake Banana Pie, Banana Cake, Mini Banana Muffins, and Vegan Banana Pancakes.

banana pudding with vanilla wafers in a small glass bowl

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Old Fashioned Banana Pudding Recipe with Condensed Milk

Substitutions

Cool whip: you can use heavy whipping cream as an alternative. Just make sure it is creamed well and has a fluffy texture before folding it in the pudding mixture. It won't be as creamy if you use runny whipping cream.

Variations

Do you love super-creamy desserts? Add in some cream cheese for added flavor. I am sure it would taste so good and extra creamy.
Add ripe mangoes for a real tropical taste in the dessert!
For a delightful twist, top your banana pudding with a meringue made from whipped egg whites. Bake until golden for a beautiful and airy layer that complements the creamy pudding.
To enhance the banana flavor in your pudding, consider adding a few drops of banana extract, which will intensify the overall taste without altering the texture.

Storage

Refrigerator: Store the banana pudding in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
Freezer: You can freeze the pudding mixture without bananas in an airtight container for up to 2 months.
Serving Suggestions: To maintain freshness, layer the pudding and bananas separately if you anticipate leftovers.

bowl of creamy banana pudding with vanilla wafers

Ingredients

Gather the ingredients first before starting. In this way, you can save so much time and energy by not walking to and fro from your kitchen counter to your pantry or fridge 🙂

instant vanilla pudding mix
milk
sweetened condensed milk
vanilla extract
frozen whipped topping
vanilla wafers or cookies
bananas

seven ingredients for banana pudding recipe

Instructions

In a large bowl, add the cold milk and the instant pudding mix:

instant pudding mix and cold milk in a bowl for banana pudding recipe

Whisk the vanilla pudding and milk for about 2 minutes or until stiff peaks form:

mixing the cold milk and banana pudding mix with a hand mixer

Stir in the condensed milk, vanilla extract, and continue mixing until combined:

mixing the pudding mixture with condensed milk and vanilla extract for banana pudding recipe

We are almost done with the pudding mixture! I am so excited!

The last ingredient you are going to add is the whipped cream topping. Fold it in until it is well combined:

whipped cream and banana pudding mixture in a bowl for banana pudding recipe

Do you see the visible whipped topping lumps in my mixture? I love biting into them each time I eat desserts like this. That is why I left a few of the lumps but if you like it extra smooth, you can continue folding it gently until you achieve the consistency that you like. Set the bowl aside:

ready to use banana pudding mixture for banana pudding recipe

Slice the bananas thinly. I like using the bananas with the brown specks on the banana skin or peel because it is way sweeter than those which have a perfect yellow peel. Are you wondering why I dip the banana slices in lemon juice? I do that so that the bananas even after chilling it do not turn brown. The discoloration isn't too pretty for a dessert 🙂

dipping sliced bananas into lemon juice for banana pudding recipe

Then layer wafers, bananas and pudding mixture in a 9x13 inch pan or baking dish. There isn't a "rule" in layering the wafers and bananas so you can just dump them in however you like:

layering vanilla wafers and sliced bananas in a glass container for banana pudding recipe

Add the pudding mixture to the banana-wafer layer you have made. Make sure to cover everything so that everyone who takes a slice of this delicious banana pudding will get a share of the pudding mixture:

putting the pudding mixture on top of the banana and vanilla wafers layer for banana pudding recipe

Add the last half whipped topping to the top layer and decorate with wafers or bananas:

delicious side view of the banana pudding from scratch recipe

I decorated mine by simply placing the left-over sliced bananas alternately with the vanilla wafers. Then on top, I kind of draw squares and then placed a vanilla wafer on each square, just to make it a look a bit fancy.

Chill until serving:

old fashioned banana pudding in glass pan

That's it, Simply Bakers! A very easy and quick banana dessert you can make from scratch! Perfect if you are craving for something sweet and don't want to do the grocery shopping! Enjoy it with family and friends! I am sure they will love this!

Top Tips

For any banana dessert that you are making, it is best to use bananas that are on the over-ripe stage as it is much sweeter and gives out that delicious aroma. You can tell when a banana is very sweet and perfect to use for desserts like this banana pudding recipe when the banana peel or skin already has brown spots or specks.
Brownish and dark bananas in a no-bake dessert don't look pretty when served. To avoid this, dip them in lemon juice or calamansi juice (if you are in a tropical country like the Philippines), before using it or mixing it with other ingredients. The high level of ascorbic acid or Vitamin C in lemons and calamansi prevent any fruit from browning, plus it also has a low level of acidity which helps in maintaining the natural color of fruits when dipped into the juice.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you keep bananas from turning brown and banana pudding?

Like how I do it each time I use bananas for dessert, I dip the bananas first in lemon juice, or if you have a lot of calamansi (like in the Philippines, they grow them in backyards), you can use that also. It works just as good.

What can you substitute for vanilla wafers in banana pudding?

You can substitute vanilla wafers with Nilla wafers, graham crackers, shortbread cookies, or even crushed digestive biscuits for a similar texture and flavor.

What is a substitute for vanilla extract in banana pudding?

A good substitute for vanilla extract is almond extract, though you should use it sparingly as it has a stronger flavor; alternatively, you can use vanilla bean paste or a splash of maple syrup for a different twist.

Is banana pudding healthy?

Banana pudding, especially the classic southern dessert recipe, can be both tasty and somewhat nutritious. It offers protein from whipped topping or meringue, fiber from bananas, and quick energy from its carbs. However, it’s high in sugar, and cholesterol may rise if egg yolks are used. Enjoy it as an occasional treat within a balanced diet.

Banana pudding on a marble table with cookies

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Old Fashioned Banana Pudding Recipe with Condensed Milk

Try this delicious Old Fashioned Banana Pudding made with condensed milk for a delightful dessert! With layers of creamy pudding, bananas, and vanilla wafers, it's sure to impress your guests.

Prep Time15

Total Time15

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings: 8 servings

Calories: 140kcal

Author: Lainey

Ingredients

▢ 1 5 ounce package instant vanilla pudding mix
▢ 2 cups cold milk
▢ ¼ cup sweetened condensed milk
▢ 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
▢ 2 12 ounce container frozen whipped topping thawed
▢ 1 11 ounce package vanilla wafers
▢ 5 small bananas

Instructions

In a large mixing bowl, beat the vanilla pudding and milk for about 2 minutes.
Add the condensed milk, vanilla extract, and continue mixing until combined.
Fold in 1 and a half container of whipped topping. Then layer wafers, bananas and pudding mixture in a 9x13 inch pan. Add the last half whipped topping to the top layer and decorate with wafers or bananas.
Chill until serving.

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