Paula Deen’s Banana Pudding: The Best Southern Classic Recipe
Enjoy a delectable and rich banana pudding recipe that captures the essence of Southern cooking. This dessert is a crowd-pleaser, perfect for family gatherings and celebrations.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Layering
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 package vanilla wafers
- 4 ripe bananas, sliced
- 1 (5 oz) package instant vanilla pudding mix
- 2 cups cold milk
- 1 (8 oz) container whipped topping
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the pudding mix and cold milk. Whisk until smooth and let it sit for about 5 minutes.
- Layer half of the vanilla wafers in the bottom of a serving dish.
- Add a layer of banana slices over the wafers.
- Spread half of the pudding mixture over the bananas.
- Repeat the layers with the remaining wafers, bananas, and pudding.
- Top with whipped topping and drizzle with vanilla extract.
- Chill for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider mixing in some chopped nuts.
- Make sure the bananas are ripe for the best taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Paula Deen, banana pudding, Southern dessert