Description

This classic Pioneer Woman Banana Pudding offers a taste of nostalgia and creates new, beautiful memories. It's incredibly easy to make, a guaranteed crowd-pleaser, and delivers maximum flavor with minimal fuss. The creamy texture, sweet bananas, and tender vanilla wafers create a symphony of deliciousness, making it a cherished family recipe. This recipe is a hug in a bowl.

Ingredients

Scale

2 (3.4 oz) boxes Instant Vanilla Pudding Mix
4 cups Milk
1 (14 oz) can Sweetened Condensed Milk
1 (8 oz) container Frozen Whipped Topping
1 (12 oz) box Vanilla Wafers
5–6 medium Ripe Bananas

Instructions

In a large bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mixes and the milk until smooth
Next, stir in the sweetened condensed milk thoroughly
Then, gently fold in half of the thawed whipped topping until just combined
Grab a large glass dish (9×13-inch works perfectly)
Arrange a layer of vanilla wafers on the bottom
Afterward, top the wafers with a layer of sliced bananas
Pour about half of the pudding mixture evenly over the bananas
Repeat with another layer of wafers, bananas, and the remaining pudding
Finally, spread the remaining whipped topping over the top
Cover your Pioneer Woman Banana Pudding and chill

Notes

For the best Pioneer Woman Banana Pudding, use ripe but firm bananas to prevent them from becoming too mushy.

Ensure your instant pudding completely sets before layering; this creates that wonderful creamy texture.

Chilling time is crucial for this Pioneer Woman Banana Pudding. Allow at least 4-6 hours, or even better, overnight. This gives the flavors time to meld and the wafers to soften perfectly. Preparing ahead of time truly enhances its taste and texture.

Store leftover Pioneer Woman Banana Pudding tightly covered in the refrigerator. It remains fresh and delicious for 2-3 days. The bananas will naturally start to brown after a day or so, but the flavor remains excellent.

This is one dessert you do not reheat. Enjoy it straight from the fridge for the best experience. Plan to enjoy your Pioneer Woman Banana Pudding relatively quickly!

Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 0 mins
Category: Dessert
Method: No-Bake
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 350-400 kcal
Sugar: 35g
Sodium: 300mg
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 7g
Carbohydrates: 50g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 5g
Cholesterol: 30mg

Keywords: Pioneer Woman, Banana Pudding, No-Bake, Dessert, Southern, Easy, Comfort Food