Alright, guys, let’s talk about this banana pudding recipe I tried out. I’m not a big baker, but this one caught my eye because it just seemed so darn simple. And let me tell you, it was.
First things first, I gathered up all the ingredients. Nothing fancy here – just some instant vanilla pudding mix, milk, a tub of Cool Whip (you could use whipped cream too, but I went the easy route), some bananas, and some vanilla wafers. You know, the usual suspects for a banana pudding.
The first step was to whip up the pudding. Now, the trick here is to use less milk than the box says. I poured in about half the amount, whisked it for a couple of minutes until it started to thicken up. It gets pretty thick, pretty fast.
Then, I folded in the Cool Whip. I just scooped it in there and gently mixed it with the pudding until it was all nice and creamy. Looked pretty good, if I do say so myself.
Next came the assembly part. I grabbed a few small glass bowls, ’cause I like to make individual portions. Makes it feel a bit fancier, you know? I layered some vanilla wafers at the bottom, then sliced up some bananas and put them on top. After that, I spooned a generous amount of that pudding mixture over the bananas.
- Layer vanilla wafers
- Add sliced bananas
- Spoon pudding mixture
I just kept repeating those layers until the bowls were full, ending with a layer of pudding on top. To make it look a little extra special, I crumbled a couple of wafers and sprinkled them on top for a bit of a crunch.
Chill and Enjoy
Finally, I covered the bowls with some plastic wrap and stuck them in the fridge to chill for a bit. You gotta let those flavors meld, right? After a couple of hours, I pulled them out, and oh boy, were they delicious. The cookies got all soft, the bananas were perfectly sweet, and the pudding was just the right amount of creamy.
Seriously, this was one of the easiest desserts I’ve ever made, and it tasted like I spent way more time on it than I actually did. So if you’re looking for a quick and tasty treat, give this banana pudding a try. You won’t regret it.