Banana Pudding Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 (14 oz) can of sweetened condensed milk
• 2 cups cold water
• 1 (3.4 oz) package of instant vanilla pudding mix
• 2 cups heavy whipping cream
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar
• 4 ripe bananas, sliced
• 1 box (12 oz) vanilla wafers
• Optional: crushed vanilla wafers and banana slices for garnish

Instructions:

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the sweetened condensed milk and cold water. Whisk until well mixed.
2. Gradually add the instant vanilla pudding mix, whisking continuously until the mixture thickens. This should take about 2 minutes.
3. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream and powdered sugar together until stiff peaks form.
4. Gently fold the whipped cream into the pudding mixture until fully incorporated. Be careful not to deflate the whipped cream.
5. In a large serving dish or individual cups, layer the ingredients: start with a layer of vanilla wafers, then a layer of banana slices, followed by a layer of the pudding mixture. Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with the pudding on top.
6. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight for best results. This allows the flavors to meld and the wafers to soften.
7. Before serving, garnish with crushed vanilla wafers and additional banana slices, if desired.

Enjoy your delicious, creamy banana pudding!