Description
Create delightful Easy Banana Pudding Parfaits with this simple recipe. Layers of creamy vanilla pudding, fresh bananas, and whipped topping make this a perfect no-bake dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 3 cups milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 ripe bananas, sliced
- 2 cups crushed vanilla wafer cookies
- Whipped cream, for topping
- Optional: Caramel sauce or chocolate shavings for garnish
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix and milk. Let it sit for 5 minutes to thicken.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream with the powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the thickened pudding.
- Spoon a layer of crushed vanilla wafer cookies into the bottom of each parfait glass or jar.
- Add a layer of sliced bananas over the cookies.
- Spoon a layer of the pudding mixture over the bananas.
- Repeat the layers: cookies, bananas, pudding, until the glasses are filled, ending with a layer of pudding.
- Top each parfait with whipped cream and optional garnishes like caramel sauce or chocolate shavings.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, you can use sweetened condensed milk instead of regular milk for the pudding.
- Try using different cookie crumbles like graham crackers or shortbread for a variation.
- Add a sprinkle of cinnamon over the bananas for an extra touch of warmth.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 parfait
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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