With layers of homemade banana pudding, sliced bananas, vanilla wafers, and whipped cream, it’s a total winner.
Banana pudding is one of the best desserts for feeding a crowd, and a favorite at all kinds of parties and potlucks. This dessert is also a winner for the cook, since it needs to be made ahead in order to chill thoroughly. You can make it the day before, then turn your attention to other prep.
Many banana pudding recipes start with vanilla pudding mix, but ours is from scratch. We infuse the easy homemade vanilla pudding with banana to amp up its flavor. Some recipes call for Cool Whip, others opt for a soft meringue, ours includes a layer of whipped cream and more whipped cream on top. It’s assembled in a dish that shows off its delectable layers. Don’t forget to crumble some Nilla wafers on top for a final flourish.
