Ingredients:

  • 1 package (96 g) instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 2 cups (480 ml) cold whole milk
  • 1 can (397 g) sweetened condensed milk
  • 2 tsp (10 ml) pure vanilla extract
  • 2 cups (480 ml) heavy whipping cream, chilled
  • 1/4 cup (30 g) powdered sugar
  • 1 box vanilla wafer cookies (like Nilla Wafers)
  • 4-5 ripe bananas, sliced

Instructions:

  1. Whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix and cold whole milk in a large bowl for 2 minutes.
  2. Stir in the sweetened condensed milk and 1 tsp of vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and glossy.
  3. Set the pudding aside for 5 minutes to allow it to set.
  4. In a separate chilled bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and the remaining 1 tsp of vanilla extract on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form.
  5. Using a rubber spatula, gently fold the whipped cream into the pudding mixture using a 'cut and fold' motion—slicing through the center and lifting from the bottom—until no white streaks remain.
  6. Spread a thin layer of the cream mixture at the bottom of a 9x13 inch glass baking dish.
  7. Arrange a single layer of vanilla wafer cookies on top, followed by a layer of sliced bananas.
  8. Repeat the layering process of cream, wafers, and bananas until all ingredients are used, ending with a smooth layer of cream on top.
  9. Cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours to allow cookies to soften.