Print

Easy No-Bake Banana Pudding Icebox Cake (Best 5-Min Recipe)

no-bake banana pudding icebox cake - featured image
Print Recipe

This Easy No-Bake Banana Pudding Icebox Cake is a creamy, dreamy dessert that comes together in just five minutes of active time. Layers of vanilla wafers, fresh bananas, and a tangy-sweet pudding mixture create a crowd-pleasing treat that tastes even better the next day.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 box (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 2 cups cold whole milk
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 box (11 oz) Nilla Wafers
  • 4–5 ripe but firm bananas
  • 1 container (8 oz) frozen whipped topping, thawed
  • Crushed vanilla wafers for topping (optional)
  • Sliced banana for decoration (optional)
  • Shaved white chocolate or a dusting of cinnamon (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix and 2 cups cold milk for about 2 minutes until thickened. Let sit for 2-3 minutes.
  2. Add 1 cup sour cream to the thickened pudding and whisk until completely smooth.
  3. Gently fold in the thawed whipped topping until no white streaks remain.
  4. Peel and slice bananas into 1/4-inch rounds.
  5. Spread a thin layer (about 1/2 cup) of the pudding mixture on the bottom of a 9×13-inch dish.
  6. Arrange a single layer of vanilla wafers on top of the pudding, covering the entire surface. Press extra wafers vertically along the sides of the dish.
  7. Arrange half of the sliced bananas evenly over the cookies.
  8. Spread half of the remaining pudding mixture over the bananas.
  9. Repeat with another layer of cookies, remaining bananas, and remaining pudding mixture.
  10. Spread the remaining whipped topping over the top layer.
  11. Garnish with crushed vanilla wafers and optional banana slices or other toppings.
  12. Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight.

Notes

For best results, use full-fat sour cream and whole milk. Slice bananas just before layering to prevent browning. The dessert tastes even better after 24 hours in the fridge. Do not overmix the pudding to avoid graininess. Press cookies gently into the pudding layers for even softening.

Nutrition

Keywords: no-bake banana pudding, icebox cake, easy dessert, banana pudding, no-bake dessert, summer dessert, make-ahead dessert

Find it online: https://bakebeam.com/easy-no-bake-banana-pudding-icebox-cake-best-5-min-recipe/