The Best Banana Pudding

Everyone needs a good banana pudding recipe in their repertoire — and this one makes by far the easiest, most delicious banana pudding you'll ever come across.

Banana Pudding Ingredients

Our best banana pudding recipe is easy to make and assemble with convenient ingredients:

· Milk and pudding mix: This easy banana pudding recipe starts with vanilla pudding mix dissolved in cold milk.
· Sweetened condensed milk: Like so many of the most delicious desserts, this banana pudding contains a can of sweetened condensed milk.
· Vanilla: Vanilla extract enhances the flavor of the banana pudding.
· Frozen whipped topping: Fold frozen whipped topping (such as Cool Whip) into the pudding mixture for a rich, fluffy texture.
· Vanilla wafers: Vanilla wafers add more flavor and welcome crunch.
· Bananas: Of course, you'll need bananas! Slice them up just before you assemble the pudding.

How to Make Banana Pudding

You'll find the full, step-by-step recipe below — but here's a brief overview of what you can expect when you make homemade banana pudding:

1. Whisk the pudding mix into the milk.
2. Add the sweetened condensed milk and vanilla.
3. Fold in the frozen whipped topping.
4. Layer the mixture with the sliced bananas and vanilla wafers.

How to Store Banana Pudding

Cover the banana pudding tightly with storage wrap and store in the refrigerator for up to three days. Chill until serving.

Can You Freeze Banana Pudding?

Banana pudding does not freeze well. Since this recipe is so simple, it shouldn't be a problem to make it right before serving! Trust us: There won't be any leftovers.

Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise

"I have made this a couple of times for my dad's birthday and he loves it," says Jennifer Hawkins. "I use banana cream pudding mix instead of vanilla to add an extra banana flavor."

"This was a big hit at our first block party in a new neighborhood," according to Cindy M. Thomason. "Our neighbors are all elderly, and they could not get enough. Such a simple, old-fashioned dessert, but it was the highlight of the dessert table. I was so proud!"

"Made two layers in a round decorative dish for a picnic," says Cindy Vandanna. "So creamy, sweet and perfectly balanced. I think it may have even topped my long standing signature banana dessert."

Editorial contributions by Corey Williams