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    Banana Pudding Recipe

    User Rating 4.5 out of 5
    29 Reviews
    27 out of 29 users would make it again
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    Best Banana Pudding EVER!June 22, 2011 By msmith545
    I needed a dessert to make for my family reunion and when I came across this recipe it looked simple and quick, which was a definite plus. I had to make a few adjustments because I couldn't find 6 oz packages of pudding mix, but it turned out wonderfully! Everyone loved and it was gone within an hour. I also got 3 requests from family members to make it at their birthday parties or graduation parties. Now while I'm making it I have my husband and son standing around me anxiously so they can ""taste test."" :) Best banana pudding recipe EVER!!!
    20 of 22 people found this review helpful.
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    Family Favorite!June 03, 2011 By melissareeseetheridge
    The only thing I changed was that I whipped heavy whipping cream and used that instead of the whipped topping. I made it before noon on a Sunday and it was gone by 8:00 that night. My family said it was the best banana pudding I've ever made.
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    Very Classic, easy and yummy!!May 29, 2011 By kbry98
    Tried the recipe this weekend for a bbq. Made it just as it states. It was quick to make and it was delicious! Everyone said they loved it! I would def make this again. My husband loved that it was a ""classic"" recipe. He hates when i try to revamp an oldie recipe lol!!
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    All I can say is YUM!January 21, 2011 By Momtographer
    This recipe was a HUGE hit with my hubby AND my Brother. I love LOVE LOVE it! I can't get enough to be honest...I did make a few changes per suggestions here.. I used one box of Vanilla and one box of Banana pudding...I used 1/2 cup of heavy cream and 2 cups of milk...I also added a small amount of graham cracker crumbs in the layers...And, over the (homemade) whipped topping!
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    Banana PuddingJanuary 10, 2011 By saydejbelijah
    My daughter doesnt like bananas but loves banana pudding so I used banana pudding instead of vanilla she thought that was the greatest pudding she had ever tasted, It beat out Grandma's
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    December 20, 2010 By roston
    Made this for my Big Brother and he stated it was fabulous. He didn't want me to change a thing.. He even said the consistency was perfect, not too thin and not too thick. I did use banana pudding not vanilla and heavy cream.
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    Best Banana Pudding Ever Better than my MomsNovember 21, 2010 By Lindamj
    I have tried many recipes and this one is the best. Big hit for the holidays. I only changed topping the top with wafers and wafer crumbs in between wafers. Love it Thank you Linda - San Jose California
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    I Luv Luv Luv It!October 15, 2010 By renettaboo
    I have made this frequently over the years and absolutely love this receipe. The only thing I do different is instead of topping it with sliced bananas, I crumble any remaining vanilla wafers and top it with those. I've found that the bananas on top turn black too quickly, and after a short while don't look very appetizing.
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    Love This RecipeFebruary 26, 2010 By ChefAdri46
    This was super easy and tastes great. I've never made the pudding before but I will be sure to make it again. I did take a few suggestions from other posts. Instead of 2 1/2 cups of milk I used 1/2 of heavy cream and 2 cups of milk. I also opted for instant banana and vanilla pudding . It came out to be a little more than 6oz but it worked great!!! ENJYOY
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    Simple Family FavoriteFebruary 02, 2010 By Ashchelmom
    This is a very easy recipe that gets huge raves from everyone that has it. If you like banana cream pie then this one is for you. I add graham cracker crumbs in the layers also and it really tastes just like banana cream pie.
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    Family FavoriteJanuary 03, 2010 By jude11066
    I've been making this recipe for years. The extended family requests it for holiday get togethers, etc. My husband, who opened a restaurant three months ago, uses this recipe after trying many others. It is a huge hit at the restaurant as well.
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    November 23, 2009 By pmcateer
    I have used this recipe for years! It has always been a hit, I am always asked to bring the banana pudding to most gatherings!! I will continue to use this recipe for years to come :)
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    August 29, 2009 By sjAimee
    I doubled this recipe and it was a HUGE hit.. My kids loved it..
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    Wonderful!July 28, 2009 By quietcomposer
    I made this recipe exactly as stated, except I used Chips Ahoy chocolate chip cookies instead of vanilla wafers. It was phenomenal. Other reviews said the amount of pudding mix (6 oz) might be a typo, but I thought it worked well. It isn't too thick at all.
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    Spackle recipeJuly 13, 2009 By patrsmith
    Made this and I thought I was mixing spackle. Way too thick. It calls for 6 oz of pudding mix!! Could this be a typo?
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    May 16, 2009 By Volleyba
    Made this recipe for Senior Citizens dinner night at the Elks Lodge, they loved it so much they requested me to make it on a regular basis. I have used it at reunions and potluck dinners. Never had one complaint! I subsitute banana cream pudding for the vanilla pudding. Not a dish you would eat if your watching you waistline!
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    SO GOOD!!!!March 31, 2009 By JESSIHALL80
    Couldn't find my grandmother's banana pudding recipe and I had been asked to make banana pudding for a retirement party at work. Found this one online and most of the reviews were positive, so I gave it a shot. Seriously, this one is better than my grandmother's! It was flying off the table at work and everyone just raved! I will definitely make this again. Thanks for the recipe!
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    well doneOctober 12, 2008 By muleeza
    I tried this recipe, and it turned out very well. My kids loved it!
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    BEST AND EASY BANANA PUDDING RECIPEJuly 28, 2008 By collinsworth2007
    I'm not big on cooking, but this receipe was so easy to do! I took it to a get together and everyone loved it! Perfect!
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    Excellent recipe!!July 04, 2008 By Goodeats6
    My mom always made her B.P. with condensed milk but the pudding was alittle too liquefied. I've been looking for another version still using condensed milk but has a thicker pudding. The consistency was great. The B.P. was thick and rich just the way I like it. I'm sure the B.P. won't be around too long. Thanks for sharing this recipe.
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    too thick!!June 15, 2008 By heatherpatrice
    I made this recipe exactly like it said too and it was way too thick, it ruied father's day desert! would never make it again!
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    I have a question pleaseJune 09, 2008 By Jessnyu
    I have made this recipe before and loved it. So I tried making it again and it turned out to be a disaster. I tried it twice and both times the pudding was too liquidy. It was too watery that I could not layer. What did I do wrong??
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    THE best!!March 30, 2008 By Katmarlow
    I've made banana pudding in the past, but never one as good as this one! It is rich...but OOOOH SO GOOD!! Thumbs up from all that ate it....and there were no left overs!
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    LOOOOOOVED IT!!!March 18, 2008 By Tanya37
    Always wanted to have a quick and easy recipe for Banana Pudding. And I have finally found the best that there is. My family really enjoyed it. I have never seen Banana Pudding in my house go so fast. My husband came home from work and wanted more of it and was very disappointed when there was no more left. I will definitely use this recipe again, again, and again. It is so quick, easy, and oh so good. Will definitely try this at church or a family function.
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    EXCELLENT!!!February 09, 2008 By phyltice
    So easy. I just threw the stuff in my Kitchen Aid. I folded a bit of sour cream to the kool whip. Absolutely fabulous!. Would be great for a church picnic or social.
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    Best banana puddingFebruary 02, 2008 By sodasha
    This is the fastest and most delicious recipe for banana pudding. I am picky about my banana pudding but really like this one!
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    best banana puddingNovember 22, 2007 By Titanupit10
    I have searched and searched for this recipe. It used to be on the back of the Carnation condensed milk cans, but it isn't anymore! Thanks for having the best banana pudding recipe on line! It is the best!
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    banana puddingNovember 18, 2007 By dlundy51
    this recipe is so easy to make and so great to eat!! My boys and grandchildren love this. We make it for all the family gatherings
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    easy and delicious!September 10, 2007 By newberrymike
    I have made this several times and very little is ever left over! Sometimes I add 1 tsp. of Vanilla extract and Banana extract to give it a little extra sweetness in case my bananas are not as ripe as I like.
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