Description
Enjoy a quick and easy no-cook banana pudding layered in jars. This recipe takes just 10 minutes to assemble for a nostalgic and delicious treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 2 cups milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 8 ounces whipped topping, thawed
- 15-20 vanilla wafers, crushed
- 3-4 ripe bananas, sliced
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and thickened.
- In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until creamy.
- Gently fold the whipped topping into the cream cheese mixture.
- Combine the pudding mixture with the cream cheese and whipped topping mixture. Stir until well combined.
- Layer the ingredients in individual jars: start with a spoonful of crushed vanilla wafers, followed by a layer of pudding mixture, then a layer of sliced bananas. Repeat the layers until the jars are full.
- Top with a final layer of pudding mixture and a sprinkle of crushed vanilla wafers.
- Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, you can use homemade vanilla pudding.
- Adjust the amount of powdered sugar to your preference.
- Feel free to add other toppings like chopped nuts or a drizzle of caramel sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar
- Calories: Approximately 400-500 calories (will vary based on exact ingredients and portion size)
- Sugar: Approximately 40-50g
- Sodium: Approximately 300-400mg
- Fat: Approximately 20-30g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 10-15g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 10-15g
- Trans Fat: Less than 1g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 50-60g
- Fiber: Approximately 2-3g
- Protein: Approximately 5-7g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 40-60mg