Best 8 Creamy Dreamy Banana Pudding Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our collection of creamy and dreamy banana pudding recipes. These classic desserts are sure to tantalize your taste buds with their rich, velvety textures and irresistible flavors. From traditional Southern-style banana pudding to modern twists with unique ingredients, our recipes offer a diverse range of options for every palate.

Whether you prefer a simple and straightforward recipe or one with a few extra bells and whistles, we have something for everyone. Our classic banana pudding recipe captures the essence of this timeless dessert with layers of creamy custard, ripe bananas, and crisp vanilla wafers. For a more decadent experience, try our chocolate banana pudding, featuring a luscious chocolate custard that perfectly complements the sweet bananas. And for those who love a bit of tang, our lemon banana pudding is a refreshing variation that combines the flavors of lemon and banana in a delightful way.

If you're looking for a gluten-free option, our gluten-free banana pudding is the perfect choice. It uses almond flour and tapioca flour to create a smooth and creamy custard that's just as delicious as the traditional version. And for a healthier take on this classic dessert, our vegan banana pudding is made with plant-based milk and coconut cream, resulting in a rich and creamy pudding that's also dairy-free.

No matter which recipe you choose, you're sure to enjoy the creamy, dreamy goodness of our banana pudding collection. Whether you're serving it at a special occasion or simply enjoying it as a sweet treat, these recipes are sure to be a hit.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

RICH-N-CREAMY BANANA PUDDING



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Goodness! We made this for a friend's birthday... and folks have been asking us about it ever since! Not only did the Southern birthday boy give it a thumbs-up, but so did every single party guest. Yum!

Provided by Becky Campbell

Categories     Fruit Desserts

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 box instant vanilla pudding/pie filling (regular size, not the large box)
3 c milk
1 can(s) sweetened condensed milk
1 large container of whipped topping
1 box vanilla wafers
5 bananas

Steps:

  • 1. Combine the pudding with the milk and mix together for approximately 2 minutes.
  • 2. Gradually fold in the sweetened condensed milk.
  • 3. Gradually fold in the whipped topping.
  • 4. Slice bananas into 1/4 inch thickness.
  • 5. Layer a 9 x 13 dish with the vanilla wafers; then the pudding mixture; and then the banana slices. Then repeat for the 2nd layer. You can crush up the remaining vanilla wafers and scatter on the top if you like.
  • 6. Let refrigerate for several hours. Overnite is better, but I have made this early in the morning for a pot-luck at work, and it's great at lunch.

THICK & CREAMY BANANA PUDDING



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Banana pudding is a Southern classic that can always be found for dessert at a family gathering. Though it may appear complicated with its many layers, making banana pudding from scratch is a breeze.

Provided by Janelle

Time 2h30m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, room temperature
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 (5 ounce) package INSTANT vanilla pudding mix
3 cups cold milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (8 ounce) container frozen cool whip, thawed, divided.
4 bananas, sliced
vanilla wafer cookies

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, with a hand mixer, beat cream cheese until smooth.
  • Slowly beat in sweetened condensed milk until entire can has been mixed.
  • Add instant pudding powder and mix until smooth.
  • Slowly add milk 1/2 cup at a time until all milk has been added.
  • Now add vanilla extract and blend.
  • In a separate bowl, blend half tub of cool whip until smooth. Set other half aside.
  • Add 1 cup of pudding mixture into cool whip and mix well.
  • Pour cool whip mixture into pudding mixture and blend - this will help prevent chunks.
  • In a trifle dish or casserole dish, layer vanilla cookies, sliced bananas and pudding. Repeat layer one or two more times, depending on your dish. Top with remaining cool whip.
  • Chill in fridge for 2 hours to overnight to allow pudding to thicken up and set.
  • Serve chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 131 calories, Carbohydrate 24 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 8 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 3 grams fat, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 3 grams protein, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 173 grams sodium, Sugar 15 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 1 grams unsaturated fat

CREAMY DREAMY BANANA PUDDING



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This could be your new favorite banana pudding. The first secret are the home made vanilla waffers. I make them the day before. The second secret is the banana flavoring added to the pudding. The double dose of banana flavor will knock any banana lovers socks off.

Provided by Tammy Brownlow

Categories     Fruit Desserts

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 eggs, room temperature
1/3 c flour
1/2 c sugar
2 c milk
1/8 tsp salt
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp banana flavoring
1 tsp heaping teaspoon butter
2 bananas
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Steps:

  • 1. Separate eggs putting the whites in a mixing bowl and the yolks in a small bowl.
  • 2. In a sauce pan add flour, sugar, salt. Stir with a whisk until well combined.
  • 3. Whisk the egg yolks until smooth. Pour 2 cups of milk in a measuring cup. Add yolks and mix until smooth.
  • 4. Pour 1/3 cup of milk mixture into sauce pan of flour mixture. Stir until smooth. Turn heat on to medium low and add the rest of the milk mixture. With a whisk stir constantly until pudding gets thick about 15 minutes. when you start seeing large bubbles stir 1 more minute.
  • 5. Remove from heat and add butter, vanilla, and banana extract. Stir until well combined. Slice your bananas thinly.
  • 6. In a oven proof dish arrange cookies in a single layer on the bottom and sides of dish. Layer 1/2 of the banana slices on top of cookies.
  • 7. Pour Pudding over bananas.
  • 8. Top with bananas and then cookies.
  • 9. For meringue: Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • 10. Beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Add sugar slowly until stiff peaks form.
  • 11. This is the texture you are looking for.
  • 12. Spread meringue evenly over cookies. Bake for 12 minutes.
  • 13. Remove from oven and allow pudding to cool. This is best served warm. You can reheat leftover pudding in the microwave...that is if you have any left.

CREAMY BANANA PUDDING



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This beloved dessert comes together perfectly with EAGLE BRAND® Sweetened Condensed Milk.

Provided by Eagle brand

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     EAGLE BRAND®

Time 15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (14 ounce) can EAGLE BRAND® Sweetened Condensed Milk
1 ½ cups cold water
1 (4-serving size) package instant vanilla pudding mix
2 cups whipping cream, whipped
36 vanilla wafers
3 medium bananas, sliced and dipped in
lemon juice

Steps:

  • In large bowl, combine sweetened condensed milk and water. Add pudding mix; beat until well blended. Chill 5 minutes.
  • Fold in whipped cream. Spoon 1 cup pudding mixture into 2 1/2-quart glass serving bowl.
  • Top with one-third each of the vanilla wafers, bananas and remaining pudding. Repeat layering twice, ending with pudding mixture. Chill thoroughly. Garnish as desired. Store leftovers covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 644.6 calories, Carbohydrate 58 g, Cholesterol 99 mg, Fat 32.7 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 4.9 g, SaturatedFat 18.6 g, Sodium 348.5 mg, Sugar 30.2 g

CREAMY BANANA PUDDING



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 15m

Yield 8-10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (14 oz.) can Eagle Brand® Sweetened Condensed Milk
1 1/2 cups cold water
1 (4-serving) pkg. instant vanilla pudding mix
2 cups (1 pint) heavy cream, whipped
36 vanilla wafers
3 medium bananas, sliced and dipped in lemon juice

Steps:

  • COMBINE sweetened condensed milk and water in large bowl. Add pudding mix; beat until well blended. Chill 5 minutes.
  • FOLD in whipped cream. Spoon 1 cup pudding mixture into 2 1/2-quart glass serving bowl.
  • TOP with one-third each of the vanilla wafers, bananas and remaining pudding. Repeat layering twice, ending with pudding mixture. Chill thoroughly. Garnish as desired.

COMFORTING CREAMY BANANA PUDDING



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"Our family has made this comforting old-fashioned treat a tradition for holidays, birthdays and Sunday dinners," writes Kelly Shealy of Barnwell, South Carolina.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 15m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 cups cold fat-free milk
2 packages (1 ounce each) sugar-free instant vanilla pudding mix
1 cup fat-free sour cream
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen fat-free whipped topping, thawed
34 vanilla wafers
3 large firm bananas, sliced

Steps:

  • In a bowl, whisk milk and pudding mixes for 2 minutes or until slightly thickened. Stir in sour cream. Fold in whipped topping until well blended. Place half of the vanilla wafers in an 11x7-in. dish. Top with half of the pudding mixture, half of the bananas, then remaining wafers, bananas and pudding mixture. Cover and refrigerate overnight.

Nutrition Facts :

CREAMY BANANA PUDDING



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Make and share this Creamy Banana Pudding recipe from Food.com.

Provided by mysonshine

Categories     Dessert

Time 10m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (14 ounce) can Eagle Brand Condensed Milk (sweetened condensed, not evaporated milk!)
2 cups whipping cream, whipped (I use 1-2 containers Cool Whip)
1 1/2 cups cold water
36 vanilla wafers, more if desired
1 (3 1/2 ounce) package vanilla flavor instant pudding and pie filling mix (I also like the banana cream pudding mix)
3 medium bananas, sliced and dipped in
lemon juice

Steps:

  • In large bowl, combine sweetened condensed milk and water.
  • Add pudding mix; beat well.
  • Chill 5 minutes.
  • Fold in whipped cream.
  • Spoon 1 cup pudding mixture into 2 ½ quart glass serving bowl.
  • Top with 1/3 each of the wafers, bananas and pudding.
  • Repeat layering twice, ending with pudding.
  • Chill thoroughly.
  • Garnish as desired.
  • Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1175.3, Fat 64.1, SaturatedFat 36.1, Cholesterol 198.9, Sodium 697.2, Carbohydrate 141.9, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 91, Protein 14.1

HOMEMADE BANANA PUDDING WITH WHIPPED CREAM TOPPING



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Banana pudding is the epitome of comfort food when it comes to desserts. This southern classic is easy to make from scratch using mostly pantry staples. With the perfect pudding-to-cookie ratio, this delightfully sweet and creamy banana pudding tastes real in comparison to boxed pudding mixes. It might just be the best I've ever made!

Provided by NicoleMcmom

Categories     Banana Pudding

Time 4h40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups whole milk
1 cup white sugar
⅓ cup all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
4 large egg yolks
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
1 (11 ounce) box vanilla wafers
4 large bananas, sliced
1 cup heavy whipping cream
¼ cup powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Whisk milk, sugar, flour, and salt together in a medium saucepan until well combined. Place over medium-low heat and cook, whisking frequently, until the mixture comes to a low simmer and begins to thicken, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Beat egg yolks in a small bowl until smooth. Add about 3/4 cup of the hot milk mixture and stir it quickly into the egg yolks. Whisk the egg yolk mixture back into the hot milk mixture and continue to cook, stirring constantly, until thick and creamy, about 5 minutes. Turn off heat, add butter and vanilla, and stir until smooth. Let cool slightly, about 10 minutes.
  • Set aside 6 vanilla wafers for the top. Arrange a layer of vanilla wafers in the bottom of a deep, 8-inch square or 2-quart baking dish. Top with a single layer of sliced bananas. Add another single layer of vanilla wafers, then spread 1/2 of the pudding mixture over top. Top with another layer of sliced bananas and the remaining vanilla wafers. Spread the remaining pudding over top, letting it seep into any open spaces. Cover lightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate 4 hours to overnight.
  • When ready to serve, beat heavy cream with an electric mixer until soft peaks form, incorporating powdered sugar about halfway through.
  • Remove banana pudding from the refrigerator. Spread whipped cream over top. Crush reserved vanilla wafers and sprinkle over the whipped cream. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 383.2 calories, Carbohydrate 54.3 g, Cholesterol 104.1 mg, Fat 17 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 8.2 g, Sodium 154.8 mg

Tips:

  • Choose ripe bananas. The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your pudding will be.
  • Use full-fat milk and cream. This will give your pudding a richer, creamier texture.
  • Don't overcook the pudding. Overcooked pudding will be thick and rubbery. Cook it just until it has thickened slightly and coats the back of a spoon.
  • Chill the pudding before serving. This will help it to set and develop its full flavor.
  • Serve the pudding with your favorite toppings. Some popular options include whipped cream, vanilla wafers, and fresh fruit.

Conclusion:

Creamy Dreamy Banana Pudding is a classic Southern dessert that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With its creamy, dreamy texture and sweet banana flavor, this pudding is sure to be a hit at your next gathering. So next time you're looking for a delicious and easy dessert, give Creamy Dreamy Banana Pudding a try. You won't be disappointed!

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