Indulge in the creamy nostalgia of Banana Pudding with Sour Cream. It’s a delightful no bake dessert featuring instant vanilla pudding mix, rich sour cream, luscious milk, airy Cool Whip, crunchy vanilla wafers, and sweet, ripe bananas. This timeless treat is perfect for any occasion.
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What makes Sour Cream Banana Pudding so good?
Are you looking for a satisfying dessert that isn't overly sweet? Then this old fashioned banana pudding recipe is something you will definitely want to make.
It's creamy, cold, and refreshingly different from most of the other banana puddings you may have tried in the past. The classic ingredients of vanilla pudding, sliced bananas, and vanilla wafers are comforting, but it's the sour cream tang that makes this version the best banana pudding recipe.
Why should you try this old fashioned recipe for banana pudding with sour cream?
This simple, no-bake recipe is not only a snap to make, but it's ideal for getting your little ones involved in cooking from start to finish. Despite being easy to make, the results are delicious, and it's better for you than most desserts.
If you dress this one up, you can serve it to guests or be proud to take it to a potluck.
Banana pudding with sour cream ingredients
To prepare this Sour Cream Banana Pudding recipe, you'll need:
- Instant vanilla pudding mix
- Whole milk
- Sour cream
- Cool Whip whipped topping
- Vanilla wafers
- Bananas
Nilla Wafers are perhaps the most popular brand of vanilla wafers.
Check out the "Substitutions" section below for more alternative ingredients and add-in suggestions.
How to make old fashioned banana pudding with sour cream
To prepare the vanilla pudding mix:
- Empty all the instant vanilla pudding mix packets into the bowl of a stand mixer. If you don't have a stand mixer, use a large mixing bowl instead.
- Pour the cold milk into the same bowl as the pudding mix, then add the sour cream and thawed Cool Whip.
- Use an electric mixer with a whisk attachment or a hand whisk to whip the ingredients together.
To assemble the banana pudding:
- Slice the bananas into thin rounds and reserve.
- Line the bottom of a deep 13 X 9-inch baking dish with a single layer of vanilla wafers and spread half the cut banana round on top.
- Spoon half the vanilla pudding mixture into the baking dish and smooth even with a spatula.
- Add another layer of vanilla wafers and the rest of the cut bananas.
- Smooth the remaining pudding mixture on top.
- Finish with another layer of vanilla wafers. You can use whole cookies or crush them.
- Cover the top of the baking dish with plastic wrap and chill for at least two hours before serving.
Possible Substitutions
Consider making a few changes to the pudding to customize it.
- Replace the Vanilla wafers. Swap the Vanilla wafers for shortbread cookies. For a bit more zing, try using crumbled ginger snaps.
- Double the banana flavor. Go with a banana-flavored instant pudding mix as a one-to-one replacement for the vanilla instant pudding mix.
- Lighten things up. Substitute lower-fat Cool Whip and sour cream to make the recipe a little healthier.
- Improve the presentation. Assemble the banana pudding in a trifle dish for a fancier look.
What to serve tangy banana pudding with?
This version of old fashioned banana pudding is tasty enough to eat on its own, but why not combine it with other favorites?
- Vanilla ice cream. This classic pairing brings extra vanilla flavor and provides even more creaminess to the dessert. It is even better if you make the dessert with banana-flavored instant pudding.
- Chocolate shavings and Crushed Nuts. Sprinkle chocolate shavings (or chocolate chips) and your favorite kind of crushed nuts (walnuts are great) over each serving of banana pudding.
- Bring on the berries. Sliced strawberries or blueberries add freshness and a burst of flavor to this pudding.
How to store it
Keep the pudding tightly covered with plastic wrap in the fridge.
How long does it last?
It only takes a day in the fridge before the wafers start to soak up the pudding and the bananas begin to brown. After only two days, the Sour Cream Banana Pudding won't be at its best.
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Sour Cream Banana Pudding
Ingredients
- 3 3.4-ounce packages instant vanilla pudding
- 5 cups milk
- 8 ounces sour cream
- 1 12-ounce carton Cool Whip (light)
- 1 11-ounce box vanilla wafers
- 8 bananas sliced thin into rounds
Instructions
- In a large bowl combine pudding mix, milk, sour cream, and Cool Whip. Use a mixer to combine the pudding mix.
- Line a 13x9-inch pan with a layer of vanilla wafers, a layer of sliced bananas. Pour half of the pudding mixture over the bananas.
- Line with a layer of vanilla wafers, the remaining banana slices. Pour the remaining pudding mix over the sliced bananas.
- Then top the pudding with a layer of vanilla wafers.
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