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    March 6, 2026

    My Vanilla Wafer Banana Pudding is an irresistible dessert that’s perfect for any get together. This creamy pudding with sweet banana slices and a little crunch from the cookies makes this treat a 20 minute family favorite. This is the best banana pudding I’ve ever had. I love this recipe because it’s so sweet and creamy.

    Vanilla Wafer Banana Pudding
    Vanilla Wafer Banana Pudding
    Vanilla Wafer Banana Pudding
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    Vanilla Wafer Banana Pudding

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    In a large bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, pudding mix, half and half, sour cream and salt; Set aside.
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    Reserve 6 cookies for garnish and place the remaining cookies in a zipper bag. Crush the cookies into large, bite-sized pieces.
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    Place 2 tablespoons of the cookie pieces in the bottom of 6 serving dishes.
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    Layer ⅛ cup of pudding mixture in each serving dish.
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    Drizzle each with 2 teaspoons of caramel sauce.
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    Layer banana slices on top of caramel.
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    Repeat the layers – cookie crumbs, pudding, caramel and bananas.
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    Top each serving with ¼ cup of whipped topping.
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    Garnish with reserved cookies and banana slices.

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    Tips & Tricks (5)

    • Slice Bananas Last-Minute 🍌
      Add banana slices only 15 minutes before serving to prevent browning and maintain their fresh texture and bright appearance in the pudding.
    • Chill Pudding Mixture First ❄️
      Refrigerate the vanilla pudding mixture for at least 30 minutes before layering to ensure it sets properly and creates distinct, creamy layers with the cookies.
    • Layer Strategically for Texture 🎂
      Alternate pudding mixture, cookies, and bananas in thin layers rather than thick ones—this keeps cookies crispy longer and distributes flavors evenly throughout each spoonful.
    • Toast Vanilla Wafers Lightly 🥐
      Lightly toast the butter cookies in a 300°F oven for 3-4 minutes before layering to intensify their flavor and prevent them from becoming soggy too quickly.
    • Balance Sweetness with Sour Cream 🥄
      Add the full amount of sour cream to the pudding mixture—it cuts through the sweetness of condensed milk and caramel, creating sophisticated flavor depth rather than cloying dessert.

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    Hi! I’m Christina… welcome to my kitchen! It’s so nice to meet you! I share tried and true recipes that anyone can make. I believe, if you can read, you can cook.

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