Description
A creamy, no-bake dessert made with ripe bananas, custard-like pudding, vanilla wafers, and toasted nuts. Layers develop maximum flavor overnight for a chilled, texturally balanced treat.
Ingredients
4 large ripe bananas
3 packages (3.4oz each) vanilla pudding mix
2 cups whole milk
24 vanilla wafers
1 cup chopped walnuts
1/4 cup brown sugar
Instructions
Slice 2 bananas 1/8-inch thick for topping
Mash 2 bananas in a large bowl until smooth
Beat pudding mix, milk, and brown sugar until thickened
Line a 9×13-inch dish with parchment paper
Spread banana puree as base layer
Top with half the pudding mixture
Place 12 wafers in a single layer
Spread remaining pudding mixture evenly
Add remaining wafers and half the banana slices
Chill 4 hours before slicing
Notes
Use 115°F (46°C) milk for optimal emulsification
Chill pudding bowl briefly before layering
Arrange banana slices flat for even distribution
Toast nuts 2-3 minutes to enhance flavor
Store in an airtight container
For vegan option, use non-dairy pudding mix and oat milk
- Prep Time: 20
- Category: Desserts
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg