Description
Banana Pudding Icebox Cake is a no-bake layered dessert featuring creamy vanilla pudding, ripe bananas, whipped topping, and Nilla wafers. It’s an easy and delicious treat perfect for warm days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (3.4-oz.) box instant vanilla pudding
- Ingredients called for on the pudding box (typically 2 cups cold milk)
- 1 (11-oz.) box Nilla wafers
- 1/2 cup cold milk (for dipping wafers)
- 6 large ripe bananas, thinly sliced
- 8 oz. Cool Whip, plus more for decorating
Instructions
- Prepare the pudding by combining the instant vanilla pudding mix with cold milk as per package instructions. Whisk for 2-3 minutes until thickened and smooth. Set aside.
- Arrange a layer of Nilla wafers (about 19) at the bottom of an 8-inch springform pan, dipping each briefly in milk before placing.
- Spread one-third of the pudding over the wafers in an even layer.
- Layer banana slices evenly over the pudding.
- Spread one-third of the Cool Whip over the bananas.
- Repeat the layering process two more times: wafers, pudding, bananas, and Cool Whip.
- Use a spatula to smooth the top, cover tightly with plastic wrap, and freeze for at least 4 hours until firm.
- Remove from the springform pan and decorate with extra Cool Whip, Nilla wafers, and banana slices before serving.
Notes
- Make sure bananas are fully ripe for optimal sweetness and flavor.
- Dip wafers in milk to soften them and create a creamy texture.
- Freeze for longer if needed to ensure clean slicing.
- Decorate just before serving to maintain the texture of the toppings.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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