By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 12, 2026
Serves 12
381 cal · 30 min
Sinful Banana Pudding
Recipe GLPRb715cc29009a70
A decadent dessert layered with creamy vanilla pudding infused with amaretto liqueur, fresh banana slices, and crispy vanilla wafers. The light and fluffy whipped topping is folded into a luxurious pudding base made with both whole milk and sweetened condensed milk, creating an irresistible treat perfect for gatherings. Chill before serving for the best flavor and texture.
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Ingredients
2 3.4-ounce packages Instant vanilla pudding mix
2 cups Whole milk
1 14-ounce can Sweetened condensed milk
1 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
½ cup Amaretto liqueur
1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
2 8-ounce containers Frozen whipped topping, thawed
8 ounces Vanilla wafer cookies
5 Fresh bananas, sliced
Directions
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix, whole milk, and sweetened condensed milk until the mixture is smooth and completely blended.
Stir the fresh lemon juice, amaretto liqueur, and vanilla extract into the pudding mixture until all ingredients are well combined.
Gently fold the thawed whipped topping into the pudding mixture until no white streaks remain, being careful not to deflate the whipped topping.
In a large glass serving bowl, begin layering by spreading a portion of the pudding mixture on the bottom. Add a layer of sliced bananas, followed by a layer of vanilla wafer cookies. Repeat the layering process until all ingredients are used, ending with a layer of pudding mixture on top.
Cover the serving bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or until ready to serve, to allow the flavors to meld and the dessert to set properly.
Comments
Every ingredient is a standard pantry or freezer staple at every Charlotte chain, so no special trips required. The 30-minute time is honest for assembly only, though slicing bananas and thawing whipped topping at room temperature would realistically add five to ten minutes if you're not starting with a thawed container. At twelve servings using boxed pudding mix and wafers, the cost per serving lands around $0.60 to $0.75, making it genuinely affordable for a crowd. The real limitation is that banana pudding is strictly a same-night dessert—the wafers soften overnight and bananas brown, so leftovers are limp textural disappointment rather than a bonus day-two meal.
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