The Best Banana Pudding

Ingredients

Contains: milk (auto-detected from the ingredients and method; we can miss things, so check labels)

• 1 (5 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
• 2 cups cold milk
• 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1 (12 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
• 1 (16 ounce) package vanilla wafers
• 14 bananas, sliced

Directions

Method written by CompKitchen from the ingredient list. Not the original author's method, not kitchen-tested.

1. In a large bowl, whisk the instant vanilla pudding mix with the cold milk for 2 minutes until thickened.

2. Whisk in the sweetened condensed milk and vanilla extract until smooth.

3. Gently fold the thawed whipped topping into the pudding mixture until no streaks remain.

4. Spread a thin layer of the pudding in the bottom of a 9x13 inch dish, or a large serving bowl.

5. Arrange a single layer of vanilla wafers over the pudding, then top with a layer of sliced bananas.

6. Spoon a layer of pudding over the bananas and spread it evenly to the edges.

7. Repeat the wafer, banana and pudding layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with pudding on top.

8. Crush or crumble a few wafers over the top if desired, then cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving, or until well chilled.