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No-bake banana pudding

No-Bake Banana Pudding Trifle – Easy Southern Dessert Recipe


  • Author: Clara Whisk
  • Total Time: 4 hours 25 minutes (includes chill time)
  • Yield: 1214 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This creamy no-bake banana pudding trifle is an easy, crowd-pleasing dessert layered with vanilla wafers, ripe bananas, and a rich pudding filling. Perfect for holidays, potlucks, and family dinners.


Ingredients

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  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened

  • 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk

  • 2 (3.4 oz) boxes instant vanilla pudding

  • 2¾ cups cold milk

  • 8 oz Cool Whip, divided

  • 60 vanilla wafers (more as needed)

  • 57 ripe bananas, sliced

  • Optional: crushed wafers and banana slices for garnish


Instructions

  • Beat softened cream cheese until smooth.

  • Add sweetened condensed milk and mix until creamy.

  • In a separate bowl, whisk pudding mix and cold milk until thick.

  • Combine pudding with cream cheese mixture. Mix until smooth.

  • Fold in 4 oz of Cool Whip.

  • In a dish, layer wafers, bananas, and pudding. Repeat layers.

  • Spread remaining Cool Whip on top.

  • Chill for at least 4 hours or overnight.

  • Garnish with crushed wafers and banana slices before serving.

Notes

  • Use ripe bananas with brown speckles for the best flavor.

  • You can substitute Cool Whip with homemade whipped cream.

  • Assemble in a trifle dish, 9×13 pan, or individual cups.

  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Bake
  • Cuisine: American, Southern