Description

This Walking Banana Pudding Dessert is a charming, portable twist on the classic banana pudding. Layers of creamy instant banana pudding, ripe bananas, and mini vanilla wafers are assembled inside individual mini wafer bags, making it a fun and easy-to-serve dessert perfect for gatherings or on-the-go treats. The pudding is lightened with whipped topping and chilled until set, then finished off with a dollop of cool whip and extra vanilla wafers for crunch.

Ingredients

Scale

Banana Pudding Mixture

3.4 oz Instant Banana Pudding Box
2 cups Whole Milk
8 oz Cool Whip (divided use)

Fruit

3 Bananas (ripe, sliced)

Assembly

12 small mini vanilla wafer bags
Additional crushed vanilla wafers for topping
Dollops of Cool Whip for topping

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Instructions

Prepare Pudding Mixture: In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the instant banana pudding mix and whole milk for about 2 minutes until the mixture thickens slightly.
Chill Pudding: Place the pudding mixture in the refrigerator for 15 to 30 minutes to allow it to thicken further and set properly.
Fold in Whipped Topping: Gently fold 1 cup of the Cool Whip into the chilled pudding until smooth and well combined. Reserve the remaining Cool Whip for garnish.
Fill Mini Wafers Bags – Layer Pudding: Using a spoon, fill each mini vanilla wafer bag with a layer of the banana pudding mixture as the base.
Add Banana Slices: Place a layer of sliced ripe bananas on top of the pudding layer inside each bag.
Repeat Layers: Continue layering pudding mixture and banana slices inside each bag until almost full, leaving space at the top to close or garnish.
Chill Assembled Dessert: Refrigerate the filled mini wafer bags for at least 1 hour to let the pudding set and the flavors meld.
Serve: When ready, remove the pudding bags from the fridge. Top each with a dollop of Cool Whip, sprinkle crushed vanilla wafers, and garnish with extra banana slices. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

Use ripe bananas for the best natural sweetness and flavor.
Folding the whipped topping gently prevents deflating the mixture and keeps the pudding light and airy.
Chilling the pudding adequately is key to achieving the right texture and melded flavors.
Mini vanilla wafer bags are a fun, portable way to serve this dessert but regular small cups or jars can be substituted.
If you prefer a firmer pudding, refrigerate for longer than 1 hour before serving.