Twinkie Banana Pudding
This Twinkie Banana Pudding is a nostalgic treat! Creamy layers of pudding, bananas, and soft Twinkies come together for a delightful dessert.
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 2 boxes instant vanilla pudding mix 3.4-ounce each
- 3.25 cups milk whole or 2%
- 1 box vanilla wafers about 1/3 of the box
- 4 bananas thinly sliced
- 1 box Twinkies cut into thirds
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1.5 tablespoons sugar to sweeten whipped cream
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the two boxes of instant vanilla pudding mix with 3 1/4 cups of milk. Whisk together until the mixture thickens and is free of lumps. This usually takes about 2 minutes.
- In another bowl, pour in 1 cup of heavy cream and sprinkle in 1 1/2 tablespoons of sugar. Use a whisk or an electric mixer to whip the cream until stiff peaks form. This will take about 3-5 minutes.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the pudding mixture. Be careful not to deflate the whipped cream too much; you want to keep it light and airy for that perfect texture.
- Slice your bananas thinly just before assembly to avoid browning. Cut each Twinkie into thirds, creating bite-sized pieces that will fit perfectly in your layers.
- In a 9x13 inch dish, start with a layer of vanilla wafers at the bottom. Next, add a layer of the pudding mixture, followed by a layer of sliced bananas and a layer of Twinkie pieces. Repeat these layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with a layer of pudding on top.
- Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight if possible. This allows the flavors to meld beautifully.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowls
- Whisk
- Spatula
- 9x13 inch dish
- Knife
Notes
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Add bananas just before serving to keep them fresh.
- Use low-fat milk for a lighter version.