Chick-fil-A Banana Pudding with Vanilla Layers and Fresh Bananas (Print version)
A chilled Chick-fil-A style banana pudding with creamy vanilla layers, fresh bananas, whipped topping, and softened vanilla wafers.
# Ingredients:
For the pudding cream
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2 boxes (3.4 oz each) instant vanilla pudding mix
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3 cups (720 ml) cold whole milk
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1 can (14 oz or 397 g) sweetened condensed milk
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1/2 cup (120 g) sour cream
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 tub (8 oz or 225 g) whipped topping, thawed
For the layers
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1 box (11 oz or 310 g) vanilla wafer cookies, plus extra for topping
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5 medium ripe bananas, sliced
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1 teaspoon lemon juice, optional for the banana slices
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1 cup (75 g) crushed vanilla wafers for topping
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1 cup (240 ml) extra whipped topping for garnish, optional
# Instructions:
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In a large bowl, whisk the vanilla pudding mix with the cold milk for 2 minutes. Let it stand for 5 minutes until thickened.
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Whisk in the sweetened condensed milk, sour cream, and vanilla extract until smooth with no streaks.
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Use a spatula to gently fold in the thawed whipped topping. Stop when the mixture is evenly creamy and fluffy.
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Slice the bananas about 1/4 inch thick. If using lemon juice, toss the slices very lightly so the flavor stays mild.
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Arrange a layer of vanilla wafers in a 9x13 inch dish. Spread on pudding cream, add banana slices, and repeat the layers until the dish is filled, ending with pudding cream.
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Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Before serving, add extra whipped topping, crushed wafers, fresh banana slices, and a few whole wafers if desired.
# Good to know:
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Plan for at least 4 hours of chilling time before serving.
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Best served within 24 hours for the freshest banana color and texture.
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Use ripe but firm bananas so the layers do not turn mushy.