Banana Style Pudding (Print-Friendly Version)
Rich and indulgent, this banana pudding mimics Chick-fil-A's, using creamy vanilla layers, fresh bananas, and tender Nilla wafers that soften to perfection when chilled.
# Ingredients:
→ Pudding Mix
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1½ cups cold water, straight from the fridge
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3.5 oz packet of instant vanilla pudding
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One 14 oz can of sweetened condensed milk
→ Cream Topping
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⅔ cup marshmallow cream
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2½ cups heavy whipping cream
→ Layers
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1 box of classic Nilla Cookies
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5-6 big bananas that aren't fully ripe
# Steps:
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Grab a big mixing bowl and whisk together the condensed milk and ice-cold water until smooth. Toss in the pudding mix and whisk fast until it’s lump-free. Cover it up and chill for about 4 hours until firm.
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In another big bowl, beat the cream until it’s fluffy and soft peaks form. Add the marshmallow fluff and whip again until stiff peaks hold.
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Carefully fold the whipped cream into the pudding a little at a time. Stir gently, keeping the mixture light and fluffy, until it looks blended with just a few streaks.
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Take a 9x13 pan or large glass bowl and start layering: cookies on the bottom, banana slices, then a third of the cream mix. Do this two more times, finishing with cream on top.
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Sprinkle crushed cookie chunks on top if you want. Let it sit in the fridge for at least 4 hours before serving.
# Notes:
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Tastes better if left to sit overnight before eating
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Don’t worry if the pudding looks thin at first. It thickens in the fridge.
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Keep the bananas fresh-looking by adding the slices right before serving.