Classic Banana Pudding
Ingredients:
• 1 box (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
• 3 cups cold milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
• 1 container (8 oz) whipped topping, thawed
• 4–5 ripe bananas, sliced
• 1 box vanilla wafer cookies
Method:
1. In a large bowl, whisk the pudding mix with the cold milk for 2 minutes, until smooth and thickened.
2. Stir in the sweetened condensed milk and vanilla extract until well combined. Gently fold in the whipped topping.
3. In a serving dish, arrange a layer of vanilla wafers, followed by sliced bananas and a layer of pudding mixture. Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used.
4. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, to allow the cookies to soften and the flavors to blend. Garnish with extra banana slices and vanilla wafers before serving. 
