Banana Pudding with Extra Bananas

 Banana Pudding with Extra Bananas

Ingredients:

1 (5 oz) package instant vanilla pudding mix

2 cups cold milk

1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk

1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 box vanilla wafers (about 45-50 cookies)

6-8 ripe bananas (more if you want it extra banana-y)

Instructions:

Prepare the Pudding:

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix and cold milk until smooth.

Stir in the sweetened condensed milk until fully combined.

Let the mixture chill in the refrigerator for about 5 minutes to set.

Whip the Cream:

In another bowl, whip the heavy whipping cream until it forms soft peaks.

Fold the whipped cream into the pudding mixture until smooth and well combined.

Assemble the Pudding:

In a large serving dish or individual cups, layer the vanilla wafers, pudding mixture, and bananas.

Start with a layer of vanilla wafers, then add a layer of sliced bananas, and top with a generous amount of pudding mixture.

Repeat the layers, finishing with a layer of pudding on top.

Chill and Serve:

Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2-3 hours or overnight to allow the flavors to meld.

Just before serving, add a few more slices of banana on top and some crushed vanilla wafers for extra crunch.

Enjoy your banana pudding with those extra bananas!