🍌 Layers of creamy vanilla pudding, fresh bananas, and soft vanilla wafers come together in this time-honored Southern favorite—Old-Fashioned Banana Pudding! This dessert is sweet, comforting, and irresistibly nostalgic, perfect for family gatherings, potlucks, or anytime you crave a taste of tradition.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
✅ Creamy, dreamy texture – Made with homemade pudding (or shortcut version!).
✅ No-bake option – Easy to assemble with minimal effort.
✅ Better than store-bought – Fresh bananas and real vanilla flavor shine.
✅ Crowd-pleaser – Always disappears fast at parties!
Ingredients You’ll Need
*(Serves 8-10 | Prep: 20 mins | Chill: 4+ hrs)*
For the Pudding:
1 (3.4 oz) box instant vanilla pudding mix (or homemade custard below*)
2 cups cold whole milk
1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped (or 8 oz Cool Whip)
1 tsp vanilla extract
For Layering:
