Chick-fil-A Style Banana Pudding
A creamy banana pudding layered with vanilla wafers and ripe bananas, perfect for gatherings or a comforting dessert with a rich, indulgent flavor and smooth texture.
Equipment
- 1 large bowl
- 1 whisk
- 1 large serving dish or individual cups for layering
Ingredients
- 1 can 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
- 1 1/2 cups cold water
- 1 package 3.4 oz instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 tub 10–14 oz whipped topping or about 2 cups whipped cream
- 3 –4 ripe bananas sliced
- vanilla wafer cookies enough for layering
- optional: extra wafer crumbs or banana slices for garnish
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together sweetened condensed milk and cold water until smooth.
- Add instant vanilla pudding mix and whisk for about 2 minutes until thickened.
- Gently fold in the whipped topping until fully combined and creamy.
- Spread a layer of vanilla wafers on the bottom of a serving dish or cups.
- Add a layer of banana slices, then spoon a layer of pudding mixture on top.
- Repeat layering wafers, bananas, and pudding, ending with pudding on top.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 to 4 hours or overnight to meld flavors and soften wafers.
- Garnish with extra banana slices or crushed vanilla wafers before serving.
Notes
- Use ripe but firm bananas for sturdy layers.
- Sprinkle wafer crumbs on top for extra crunch.
- Add cinnamon for added depth of flavor.
- Best if chilled overnight.