Chick-fil-A Banana Pudding Recipe
This Chick-fil-A Banana Pudding recipe is a creamy, delightful dessert featuring layers of rich vanilla pudding, fluffy whipped cream mixed with marshmallow fluff, ripe banana slices, and classic Nilla Wafers. Perfectly chilled and layered, it replicates the beloved Chick-fil-A treat, making for a refreshing and indulgent homemade dessert.
- Author: Elena
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 10 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Pudding Mixture
- 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
- 1.5 cups ice-cold water
- 3.5 oz box instant vanilla pudding mix
Whipped Cream Mixture
- 2.5 cups heavy cream
- 2/3 cup marshmallow fluff
Additional Ingredients
- 5–6 barely ripe large bananas
- 1 box Nilla Wafers
- Prepare the pudding base: In a large bowl, combine the sweetened condensed milk with ice-cold water. Whisk thoroughly until well combined. Gradually whisk in the instant vanilla pudding mix vigorously to avoid lumps. Cover the bowl and refrigerate the mixture for about 4 hours until it sets.
- Make the whipped cream mixture: In a separate large bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Add the marshmallow fluff and continue whipping the mixture until stiff peaks develop, creating a light but stable cream.
- Combine the pudding and whipped cream: Gently fold the whipped cream mixture into the chilled pudding in increments. Use a gentle folding technique to maintain the airy texture, mixing until only minimal streaks remain.
- Assemble the dessert layers: In a 9×13 inch baking dish or a large bowl, start by adding a layer of Nilla Wafers. Layer thinly sliced bananas over the wafers. Spread one-third of the cream mixture evenly on top of the bananas.
- Repeat layering: Repeat the layering process two more times — wafers, banana slices, and cream mixture — ending with a final layer of cream on top. For decoration, sprinkle crushed Nilla cookie crumbs on the surface as desired.
- Chill before serving: Refrigerate the assembled banana pudding for at least 4 hours to allow the flavors to meld and for it to firm up before serving.
Notes
- Use barely ripe bananas for the best balanced sweetness and texture in the pudding.
- Ensure heavy cream is well chilled before whipping to achieve the best volume.
- Folding the whipped cream gently into the pudding helps maintain a light and fluffy texture.
- Letting the pudding refrigerate overnight can improve flavor and layering stability.
- For an added twist, you can drizzle caramel sauce or sprinkle toasted nuts on top before serving.
Keywords: Chick-fil-A, banana pudding, layered dessert, vanilla pudding, whipped cream, marshmallow fluff, Nilla Wafers, no bake dessert