Description
Ina Garten’s easy no-bake dessert recipe featuring layers of crushed vanilla wafers, fresh bananas, and a creamy sweetened condensed milk and whipped topping mixture, chilled to create a simple and delicious banana pudding dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 (12-ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
Base and Topping
- 2 cups crushed vanilla wafers
- 14 ounces sliced fresh bananas (about 3-4 medium bananas)
Instructions
- Combine the creamy mixture: In a large bowl, combine the sweetened condensed milk and thawed whipped topping. Mix well until the mixture is smooth and evenly blended.
- Layer the base: In a pie dish, evenly spread half of the crushed vanilla wafers to form the base crust layer.
- Add bananas: Arrange half of the sliced bananas evenly over the vanilla wafer crust layer, ensuring good coverage.
- Spread creamy topping: Carefully spread half of the sweetened condensed milk and whipped topping mixture over the bananas, covering them completely.
- Repeat layers: Repeat the layering process by adding the remaining crushed vanilla wafers, then the remaining banana slices, and finally the rest of the creamy topping mixture to complete the dessert.
- Chill to set: Refrigerate the assembled dessert for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld and the pudding to set properly before serving.
Notes
- Use ripe but firm bananas to avoid overly mushy texture.
- For best results, consume within 24 hours as bananas may brown.
- This is a no-bake chilled dessert, perfect for warm weather or quick preparation.
- Can be garnished with additional crushed vanilla wafers or banana slices before serving.
