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Buc-ee’s Banana Pudding Recipe

Buc-ee’s Banana Pudding Recipe

This Buc-ee’s Banana Pudding Recipe is a rich and creamy Southern-style dessert made with layers of vanilla pudding, sweetened condensed milk, whipped topping, vanilla wafers, and fresh bananas.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 340
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • * **2 3.4-ounce packages instant vanilla pudding mix**
  • * **3 cups cold whole milk**
  • * **1 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk**
  • * **1 teaspoon vanilla extract**
  • * **8 ounces cream cheese softened**
  • * **8 ounces whipped topping thawed**
  • * **4 medium ripe bananas sliced**
  • * **1 11-ounce box vanilla wafers**
  • * **1 cup heavy whipping cream optional, for garnish**
  • * **¼ cup crushed vanilla wafers optional**

Equipment

  • Large mixing
  • bowlHand mixer
  • Rubber spatula
  • Measuring cups9x13-inch
  • Baking dish
  • trifle bowl
  • lKnifeCutting
  • boardPlastic wrap

Method
 

Step 1: Prepare the Pudding
  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the vanilla pudding mix and cold milk until smooth. Stir in the sweetened condensed milk and vanilla extract, then refrigerate for about 5 minutes to thicken.
Step 2: Make the Cream Filling
  1. Beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually mix in the chilled pudding mixture until fully combined, then gently fold in the whipped topping.
Step 3: Layer the Dessert
  1. Arrange a layer of vanilla wafers in the bottom of a serving dish. Top with sliced bananas, then spread a layer of the pudding mixture over the bananas.
Step 4: Repeat the Layers
  1. Continue layering vanilla wafers, bananas, and pudding until all the ingredients are used, finishing with the pudding layer on top.
Step 5: Chill and Serve
  1. Cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight. Garnish with whip

Notes

I like making this banana pudding for family gatherings because it's always one of the first desserts to disappear.
Preparing it the night before makes entertaining easier, and the flavors become even better after chilling overnight.