Gourmet Banana Pudding You’ll Want to Make Again and Again

Indulge in this easy Gourmet Banana Pudding, a delightful blend of creamy decadence and crunchy cookies that will be a hit at any gathering.

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Prep Time 15

Chilling Time 2

Total Time 2 15

Servings: 8 servings

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Calories: 250

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Pudding

3-4 pieces Ripe Bananas Choose spotty bananas for sweetness.
1 box Vanilla Pudding Mix Substitute with instant banana pudding for stronger banana flavor.
2 cups Milk Use whole milk or almond milk for a dairy-free option.

For the Layers

10-12 cookies Pepperidge Farm Chessman Cookies Can substitute with Nilla Wafers.
1 container Whipped Topping Use homemade for fresher taste.

Equipment

Mixing bowl
spatula
Refrigerator
Serving dish or trifle bowl

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

In a mixing bowl, combine the vanilla pudding mix with 2 cups of milk. Whisk for about 2 minutes until smooth and thick.
Slice 3-4 ripe bananas into thin rounds and spread them evenly across the bottom of a serving dish.
Spoon half of the thickened pudding mixture over the bananas, smoothing it out with a spatula.
Arrange 10-12 Chessman cookies evenly on top of the pudding layer.
Repeat by adding another layer of sliced bananas and the remaining pudding mixture, smoothing it out.
Dollop a generous layer of whipped topping over the last layer of pudding.
Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 3gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For optimal banana flavor, use ripe, spotty bananas. Chill time is crucial for setting the pudding.

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