Buc Ee's Banana Pudding Recipe
Banana pudding is a classic American dessert. But the Buc Ee’s Banana Pudding Recipe is something truly special. It is sweet, creamy, and full of real banana flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 box instant vanilla pudding
- 2 cups cold milk
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tub whipped topping
- 4 –5 ripe bananas
- 1 box vanilla wafers
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt
Instructions
Prepare the pudding
- Add cold milk and vanilla pudding mix into a bowl. Whisk for two minutes until smooth and thick.
Add condensed milk
- Pour in the sweetened condensed milk. Mix well until everything becomes creamy and silky.
Fold in whipped topping
- Use a spatula to gently fold the whipped topping. Mix slowly to keep the pudding light and fluffy.
Slice the bananas
- Place bananas on a cutting board. Slice them into even, thin pieces for the best texture and flavor.
Layer the vanilla wafers
- Add a layer of vanilla wafers into your serving dish. Spread them evenly for a balanced bite.
Add banana slices
- Place banana slices on top of the wafers. Spread them out so every spoon has banana flavor.
Add a layer of pudding
- Spoon a thick layer of pudding mixture over the bananas. Smooth the top with a spatula gently.
Repeat layering
- Repeat the steps—wafers, bananas, and pudding—until your dish is full. Finish with pudding on top.
Add toppings
- Crush a few wafers and sprinkle them on top. It gives a pretty look and adds a gentle crunch.
Chill before serving
- Cover the pudding with plastic wrap. Keep it in the fridge for at least two hours before serving.
Notes
- Use ripe bananas for the sweetest flavor. Yellow bananas with tiny brown spots are perfect.
- Chill overnight if you want softer wafers. This gives a cake-like texture.
- Add banana extract for a stronger banana flavor without adding more fruit.
- Use different cookies like shortbread or graham crackers for a new twist.
- Fold gently when mixing whipped cream with pudding. It keeps the mixture fluffy.
- Add cream cheese (4 oz softened) for a thicker and richer version.
- Top with caramel for extra sweetness and flavor depth.