Best Banana Pudding

Banana pudding is a sweet ending to any chicken barbeque.

I’m not entirely positive, but I believe banana pudding is required by law in some states to be served at any Southern-style barbeque.

The creaminess of banana pudding really completes the barbeque experience. It adds a calming characteristic to the vibrant flavors of the typical barbeque.

As easy as this banana pudding is to make, there’s no reason not to be a law abiding citizen. You’ll be rewarded with happy taste buds.

The Best Banana Pudding

 

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Prep time

30 mins

Total time

30 mins

 

The perfect ending to a great barbeque, or any meal for that matter.

Author: Gary Glen

Recipe type: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Serves: 8-10

Go Get This Stuff

• 1 pint whipping cream
• 1 20-oz can crushed pineapple (do not drain)
• 12 oz whipped topping (Cool Whip)
• 1 12 oz can evaporated milk
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1 5.1 oz package instant vanilla pudding
• 4 large bananas, sliced
• 1 box of vanilla wafers (see note)

Then Do This

1. In a large mixing bowl, add first 6 ingredients. Whisk until well blended. Allow to rest for about 10 minutes and whisk again.
2. In a 3-quart baking dish, layer the bottom with vanilla wafers. Then layer with banana slices. Ladle pudding mixture on top until wafers and bananas are barely covered.
3. Continue with additional layers until baking dish is full or you run out of ingredients. Be sure to set aside enough vanilla wafers to cover the top. They should be your final layer.
4. Refrigerate for about a half an hour before serving.

Notes

Since the recent introduction of "Mini Nilla Wafers" by Nabisco, I have been converted to them. I like the compact way they fit in the baking dish, although a bit more tedious. Also, if you're use to the top layer being wafers, that's fine. I prefer to crush mine in a bowl and top it off that way. Whichever...there are no rules with banana pudding!

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Recipe © 2013 Gary Glen | Photo © 2013 Gary Glen | All rights reserved

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