Classic Southern Banana Pudding

Servings: 8–10

Ingredients:

* 1 box (5.1 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
* 3 cups cold milk
* 1 tsp vanilla extract
* 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
* 1 cup heavy whipping cream
* ¼ cup powdered sugar
* 4–5 ripe bananas, sliced
* 1 box (11 oz) vanilla wafers

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, whisk the vanilla pudding mix and cold milk for about 2 minutes, until thickened.
2. Stir in the sweetened condensed milk and vanilla extract until smooth.
3. In a separate bowl, beat the heavy cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
4. Gently fold the whipped cream into the pudding mixture.
5. Layer vanilla wafers, banana slices, and pudding in a large serving dish. Repeat the layers.
6. Finish with a layer of pudding and arrange a few vanilla wafers and banana slices on top.
7. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, so the wafers soften and the flavors come together.
8. Serve chilled and enjoy!