Experience a taste of the South with this Southern Banana Pudding in a Jar. Layers of velvety vanilla pudding, sliced bananas, and classic vanilla wafers, all conveniently packaged in a mason jar for easy serving make this classic dessert even more accessible and perfect for any occasion.
In a large bowl whisk together the milk and pudding mix until there are no lumps. Chill the mixture for 5 minutes while you peel and slice the bananas in ¼ inch slices.
5.1 oz Vanilla Instant Pudding Mix, 3 cups Cold Milk
Gently fold the cool whip into the pudding mixture until it is fully combined.
8 oz Cool Whip
Break the vanilla wafers into pieces. Place ⅓ of the vanilla wafers into the bottom of the mason jars, top with ⅓ of the banana slices, followed by ⅓ of the pudding mixture. Repeat these layers 2 more times. Top the final pudding layer with vanilla wafer crumbs if desired. I used just under ¼ cup of vanilla wafers, 4-5 slices of banana, and just over ¼ cup of pudding for each layer.
4 Ripe Bananas, 11 oz Vanilla Wafers
Cover the jars and chill for 4-8 hours. After 8 hours the bananas will begin to brown.
Alternate Pudding Method:
In a large bowl combine the sweetened condensed milk and water.
14 oz Sweetened Condensed Milk, 1 ½ cups Cold Water
Whisk the pudding mix into the water and condensed milk until well combined. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours, or until it is firm.
3.4 oz Vanilla Instant Pudding Mix
In a large bowl, beat the heavy cream until it has nearly doubled in volume and stiff peaks form.
3 cups Heavy Whipping Cream
Gently fold the pudding mixture into the whipped cream until it is smooth and fully combined.