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Creamy Cookout Banana Pudding Recipe with Nilla Wafers Perfect for a Crowd

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A creamy, crowd-pleasing banana pudding layered with Nilla wafers and whipped cream, perfect for cookouts and family gatherings. This recipe is easy to make, uses simple ingredients, and is best chilled overnight for the perfect texture.

Ingredients

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  • 2 (3.4-ounce / 96 g) boxes instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 4 cups (960 ml) cold whole milk
  • 2 cups (480 ml) heavy cream, chilled
  • 2 tablespoons (25 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract
  • 6 ripe bananas, peeled and sliced thin (about 1/4 inch thick)
  • 1 cup (125 g) Nilla wafers
  • Optional: softened cream cheese for tangy twist

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix with cold whole milk until smooth and thickened, about 2 minutes. Set aside to chill for 5 minutes.
  2. In a separate chilled bowl, beat heavy cream with granulated sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form, about 3-4 minutes with an electric mixer.
  3. Gently fold the whipped cream into the pudding mixture using a spatula, being careful not to overmix.
  4. Peel and slice bananas into thin rounds, about 1/4 inch thick. To prevent browning, toss slices lightly with lemon juice if desired.
  5. In a large trifle bowl or deep dish, layer Nilla wafers, banana slices, and pudding mixture. Repeat layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with pudding on top.
  6. Cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight to allow flavors to meld and wafers to soften slightly.
  7. Before serving, garnish with extra Nilla wafers or whipped cream dollops if desired.

Notes

Whip cream to soft peaks only to avoid buttery texture. Use ripe but firm bananas to maintain texture. Chill pudding overnight for best flavor and texture. Toss banana slices with lemon juice to prevent browning. For a tangy twist, add softened cream cheese to pudding. Gluten-free and dairy-free variations are possible by swapping ingredients.

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