Best 4 Easy Southern Banana Pudding Recipes

Prepare to be tantalized by the delectable Southern Banana Pudding, a classic dessert that embodies the essence of Southern charm and hospitality. Picture layers of creamy vanilla pudding, ripe bananas, and crisp vanilla wafers, all harmoniously combined to create a symphony of flavors and textures. This beloved dessert is often served in individual cups or bowls, making it the perfect treat to indulge in or share with loved ones.

In this culinary adventure, we present you with three variations of this iconic Southern dessert, each offering a unique twist on the traditional recipe. From the classic Southern Banana Pudding, featuring a luscious homemade vanilla pudding, to a lighter version made with instant pudding mix, and a decadent chocolate banana pudding that adds a rich, indulgent dimension, these recipes cater to every taste preference.

So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a delightful journey into the realm of Southern Banana Pudding. Let the sweet aroma of vanilla and bananas fill your kitchen as you create these irresistible treats that are sure to become favorites in your dessert repertoire.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

EASY SOUTHERN BANANA PUDDING

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Make and share this Easy Southern Banana Pudding recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Lavender Lynn

Categories Dessert

Time 3h20m

Yield 14 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

3 cups cold milk
2 (3 1/2 ounce) packages Jello Instant Vanilla Pudding Mix
30 vanilla wafers
3 bananas, sliced
1 (8 ounce) container Cool Whip Topping, thawed

Steps:

BEAT pudding mixes and milk with whisk 2 minute Let stand 5 minute.
ARRANGE half the wafers on bottom and up side of 2-qt. serving bowl; top with layers of half each of the banana slices and pudding. Repeat all layers. Cover with COOL WHIP.
REFRIGERATE 3 hours.

EASY SOUTHERN BANANA PUDDING

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Make and share this Easy Southern Banana Pudding recipe from Food.com.

Provided by vsdanielski

Categories Dessert

Time 15m

Yield 1 trifle, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 (5 1/8 ounce) box instant vanilla pudding
1 (3 1/2 ounce) box banana cream instant pudding
2 1/2 cups milk
1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
1 (16 ounce) container whipped topping (thawed)
6 ripe bananas
1 (12 ounce) box vanilla wafers
crushed vanilla wafer

Steps:

Combine pudding mixes and milk, whisk until smooth.
Add sour cream, stir until smooth.
Add whipped topping, stirring to combine well.
Using a trifle dish, layer 1/3 of pudding mixture, 1/2 of vanilla wafers and 1/2 of bananas.
Repeat layers.
Top with pudding and garnish with crushed vanilla wafers.
Refrigerate several hours before serving. (Can refrigerate overnight.).

EASY LOW-FAT SOUTHERN BANANA PUDDING

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I found this recipe on the Cool Whip Website this morning. It uses the Cool Whip Free type of Cool Whip. Here is the information from the website: NUTRITION INFORMATION Nutrition Bonus: Try this low-fat, low cholesterol version of an all-time favorite Kraft banana dessert. Diet Exchange: 1 Starch,1-1/2 Carbohydrate,1/2 Fat

Provided by senseicheryl

Categories Dessert

Time 20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

3 3/4 cups nonfat milk, cold, divided
2 (3 1/2 ounce) packages fat-free sugar-free instant vanilla pudding mix (4 serving size package)
32 reduced-fat vanilla wafers (or try the Pepperidge Farm Chessman Cookies for a change)
2 bananas, sliced
2 cups Cool Whip Free, thawed

Steps:

POUR 3-1/2 cups of the milk into large bowl. Add pudding mixes. Beat with wire whisk 2 minutes or until well blended. Let stand 5 minutes.
ARRANGE layer of wafers on bottom and up side of 2-quart serving bowl; drizzle with 2 tablespoons of the remaining milk. Add layer of banana slices; top with 1/3 of the pudding. Repeat layers, drizzling wafer layer with remaining milk and ending with pudding. Spread whipped topping over pudding.
REFRIGERATE 3 hours or until ready to serve.

SUPER EASY BANANA MINI NILLA SOUTHERN PUDDING

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Make and share this Super Easy Banana Mini Nilla Southern Pudding recipe from Food.com.

Provided by petlover

Categories Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 1 pudding, 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

2 (3 1/2 ounce) packages banana cream instant pudding
3 cups cold 2% low-fat milk
1 (8 ounce) container Cool Whip, thawed
60 mini vanilla wafers
5 ripe bananas, sliced

Steps:

1. Wisk pudding and milk together for 2 minutes then let sit for 3 minutes.
2. Mix 1/2 of Cool Whip with pudding.
3. Layer: wafers, banana, cool whip, pudding--into 4 layers.
4. Chill at least 1 hour.

Tips:

Use ripe bananas for the best flavor.
Make sure the pudding is cold before layering it with the bananas and wafers.
If you don't have Nilla wafers, you can use graham crackers or vanilla wafers.
For a richer flavor, use heavy cream instead of milk in the pudding.
If you want a more decadent dessert, top the banana pudding with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

Conclusion:

Southern Banana Pudding is a classic Southern dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of creamy pudding, sweet bananas, and crispy wafers is simply irresistible. If you have never tried Southern Banana Pudding, I highly recommend you give it a try. You won't be disappointed.