Banana Pudding ever
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Whip Up the Homemade Whipped Cream 🍦✨
- In a large, chilled bowl, pour in the 2 cups of heavy whipping cream, ½ cup of powdered sugar, and 1 tsp of vanilla extract.
- Using a hand mixer or stand mixer, beat on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form.
- Set this fresh whipped cream aside in the refrigerator.
Step 2: Make the Velvet Pudding Base 🍮🥣
- In another large bowl, whisk together the 2 cups of cold whole milk and the 1 can of sweetened condensed milk until fully combined.
- Sprinkle the instant vanilla pudding mix over the top and whisk vigorously for about 2 minutes until the mixture thickens and becomes smooth.
- Let it sit for 5 minutes to set completely.
- Gently fold half of your prepared whipped cream into the pudding mixture until no streaks remain. This creates that iconic, fluffy, mousse-like texture! Save the other half of the whipped cream for the top layer.
Step 3: Layer It to Perfection 🏗️🍌
Grab a 9×13-inch glass baking dish or a large glass trifle bowl to show off the beautiful layers!
- The First Layer: Arrange a single, tightly packed layer of Nilla Wafers across the bottom of your dish.
- The Fruit Layer: Top the cookies evenly with half of your sliced bananas.
- The Cream Layer: Spread half of your fluffy pudding mixture smoothly over the bananas.
- Repeat: Add another layer of Nilla Wafers, the remaining banana slices, and the rest of the pudding mixture.
