Chick-fil-A Banana Pudding Copycat Recipe (Print Version)

Recreate the beloved Chick-fil-A Banana Pudding at home with this easy copycat recipe. Layers of creamy vanilla pudding, fresh bananas, and vanilla wafers.

# Recipe Info:

Prep Time: 20 Minutes minutes
Cook Time: 30 Minutes minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 8 Servings
Difficulty: Beginner
Cuisine: American
Dietary: Vegetarian

# Ingredients:

→ Velvety Pudding Base

01 - 1 (3.4 oz) package instant vanilla pudding mix
02 - 2 cups whole milk
03 - 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
04 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
05 - 1/4 tsp salt

→ Golden Banana Slices

06 - 4 ripe bananas, sliced 1/4-inch thick
07 - 1 tbsp lemon juice

→ Crisp Wafer Layers

08 - 1 (11 oz) box vanilla wafers
09 - 1/4 cup reserved crushed vanilla wafers, for garnish

→ Dreamy Whipped Topping

10 - 2 cups heavy cream
11 - 1/2 cup powdered sugar
12 - 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
13 - Pinch of salt

# Instructions:

01 - Combine 1 (3.4 oz) package instant vanilla pudding mix, 2 cups whole milk, 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and 1/4 tsp salt in a large bowl. Whisk until smooth and thickened, about 2-3 minutes. This forms the velvety pudding base for your delicious Copycat Chick-fil-A Banana Pudding Recipe.
02 - In a separate medium bowl, gently toss the 4 ripe bananas, sliced 1/4-inch thick, with 1 tbsp lemon juice. The lemon juice helps prevent browning, keeping your Golden Banana Slices fresh and appealing for this Copycat Chick-fil-A Banana Pudding Recipe.
03 - In a large, chilled bowl, beat 2 cups heavy cream with 1/2 cup powdered sugar, 1/2 tsp vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt using an electric mixer on high speed. Continue beating until stiff peaks form, creating your Dreamy Whipped Topping.
04 - Arrange half of the 1 (11 oz) box vanilla wafers in the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Top with half of the prepared Golden Banana Slices. Spread half of the Velvety Pudding Base evenly over the bananas and wafers.
05 - Repeat the layering process: add the remaining half of the vanilla wafers, followed by the remaining Golden Banana Slices. Carefully spread the rest of the Velvety Pudding Base over this layer. This ensures a rich, multi-layered Copycat Chick-fil-A Banana Pudding Recipe experience.
06 - Gently spread the entire Dreamy Whipped Topping over the top layer of pudding, ensuring it covers the dish completely. Use an offset spatula or the back of a spoon to create soft swirls or peaks for an attractive finish.
07 - Cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld and wafers to soften. This chilling period is crucial for the ultimate Copycat Chick-fil-A Banana Pudding Recipe. Just before serving, sprinkle with the 1/4 cup reserved crushed vanilla wafers.

# Notes:

01 - For the best texture, ensure your heavy cream is very cold before whipping. Chilling your mixing bowl and whisk attachments for 10-15 minutes beforehand can also help achieve stiffer peaks faster.
02 - Store leftover banana pudding covered tightly in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days. The bananas will soften and may brown slightly over time, but the flavor remains delicious.
03 - If you prefer, you can substitute Nilla Wafers for the generic vanilla wafers. For a slightly different flavor, try adding a pinch of cinnamon to the pudding base.
04 - This pudding is best served cold. For individual portions, you can assemble the layers in clear glass jars or ramekins, which also makes for a beautiful presentation.

# Tools You'll Need:

01 - Large mixing bowl
02 - Whisk
03 - Electric mixer
04 - 9x13 inch baking dish
05 - Measuring cups and spoons
06 - Spatula

# Nutrition Facts (Per Serving):

Calories: 615 kcal
Total Fat: 24 g
Total Carbohydrate: 91 g
Protein: 9 g

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