Used this recipe to make my first ever banana pudding and will live by this now! My neighbors are two elderly ladies and I shared generous servings with them. I thought of a couple of tweaks, but I would make this and take it to a fancy party just as it is. I offered the remains to a couple I know and got a washed pan back. Now it's time to try the sweeter side of South Your Mouth! As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Cover and refrigerate 4 hours or overnight. No Bake Banana Pudding is a classic easy dessert. Its amazing. Im hoping itll set while its in the fridge. Pour the entire mixture back into the pan and whisk constantly. Then when you add sweetened condensed milk.well we all know what great flavor sweetened condensed milk adds to recipes. This recipe is always a must for CHRISTmas get togethers, or anytime!!! !, I made the Banana Pudding following the recipe, except I used one each 3.5 ounce Banana Cream and one Cheesecake INSTANT PUDDING. When the pudding cools to about room temperature, make the whipped cream. I will never make another version. The straight up homemade way, the pudding mix with sweetened condensed milk and a version that also included cream cheese. Bring back to a gentle boil over medium heat. Its very important to make sure the cream cheese is at room temperature. Lots of recipes for this dessert use sweetened condensed milk and Cool Whip in the filling, plus more Cool Whip to top it. Ive found that the younger generation doesnt prefer meringue. happened to me plenty so I know what that feels like. Banana Cream Pudding flavor can be substituted for the vanilla pudding. I don't put the bananas in the pudding, because I have some guest that don't like bananas in their pudding. But now, for the really important part - since I developed an extreme hate of bananas, my mother would make extra custard, and have stacked on the side in another (smaller) dish, vanilla wafers and . I would so appreciate it! When you combine all the wet ingredients (after folding in the cool whip), is it supposed to be a bit runny? 1 Beat pudding mixes and milk with whisk 2 min. Add the cream cheese mixture to the pudding mixture and stir until well blended. A great combination of creamy light and flavorful pudding! Remove from refrigerator and garnish as desired. Fold in cool whip, 1/3 of it at a time, until smooth. Banana Pudding is a classic Southern dessert made with layers of vanilla pudding, sliced bananas, Cool Whip and Nilla wafers. It's different, but absolutely a good one . This Homemade Banana Pudding recipe makes the creamiest and most flavorful banana pudding ever! Just before serving, crush the remaining vanilla wafers and sprinkle over top. This is not necessary but when you are using a clear dish like this, it sure does make it look pretty when its done! When it comes to the pudding mix versions, they are often mixed with either sweetened condensed milk or cream cheese, or both.