Quick Banana Pudding

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This quick banana pudding goes together in no time flat. Perfect for the holidays.

Creamy, delicious and easy. Who couldn’t love this?

Quick Banana Pudding

I used banana instant pudding in this because I like the flavor–even though I don’t think it tastes much like REAL bananas, but I always have liked “artificial” banana-flavored stuff. Call me crazy, but I have since I was a little kid. Use any flavor you want though, as I know what I like isn’t necessarily someone else’s idea of “delish.” LOL

Something like this is perfect for a holiday desert. Frankly, it’s easy and who has time to fuss during these times?

I’m really thankful for labor-saving meals and desserts during Christmas when my schedule is hectic. I look to streamline most stuff since I like to eat well, but the older I get, the less I want to fuss.

Quick Banana Pudding

1 cup graham cracker crumbs
2 tbs melted butter
1 pkg (4-serving size) instant banana pudding*
6 oz evaporated milk
1/2 cup milk
2 medium-sized ripe bananas
1/4 cup + 2 tbs toasted coconut
1 container (8 oz) Cool Whip
2 tbs chopped walnuts
1/2 cup hot fudge sauce (or chocolate syrup)

Lower fat/calorie ingredients may be substituted.

Recipe may be doubled–but use 13 x 9-inch pan.

Mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter. Mix well to make sure all crumbs are coated with butter. Press into a 8 x 8-inch pan; set aside.

Combine evaporated milk and regular milk in a medium bowl. Add the pudding and whisk until thick, about 1 minute. Pour pudding on top of crumb crust in pan.

Slice banana, reserving some slices (about 12) for garnish. Distribute sliced bananas evenly across top of pudding.

Sprinkle toasted coconut on top of bananas. Top with Cool Whip topping.

Microwave hot fudge sauce about 10-15 seconds on HI until it’s a thick but pourable consistency. Microwave step is not necessary when using chocolate syrup. Drizzle across Cool Whip topping. Top with chopped walnuts and reserved banana slices (you can dip the tops of the banana slices in any remaining fudge sauce).

Chill thoroughly–at least 1 hour.

Serves 6

*Vanilla or French vanilla pudding may be substituted, or any flavor you like that combines well with bananas (chocolate comes to mind here)

Quick Banana Pudding

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