Classic Banana Pudding

Ingredients:

– 1 package (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
– 2 cups cold milk
– 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
– 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
– 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
– 1 box (12 oz) vanilla wafers
– 4 ripe bananas, sliced

Instructions:

1. **Prepare the Pudding:**
– In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix and cold milk until smooth and thickened. Stir in the sweetened condensed milk and vanilla extract. Mix well until combined.

2. **Whip the Cream:**
– In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form.

3. **Combine the Mixtures:**
– Gently fold the whipped cream into the pudding mixture until fully combined and smooth.

4. **Assemble the Layers:**
– In a large glass serving dish or trifle bowl, spread a layer of vanilla wafers at the bottom.
– Add a layer of sliced bananas over the wafers.
– Spread a layer of the pudding mixture over the bananas.
– Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used, ending with a layer of pudding on top.

5. **Garnish:**
– Decorate the top with additional vanilla wafers and banana slices.

6. **Chill and Serve:**
– Cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until well chilled and the wafers have softened.

Enjoy your classic banana pudding, a sweet and creamy dessert perfect for any occasion!