Eagle Brand

Eagle Brand Creamy Banana Pudding

Name: Eagle Brand Creamy Banana Pudding
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 0 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 (14-ounce) can Eagle Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk; 1 1/2 cups cold water; 1 (3.4-ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix; 2 cups heavy whipping cream, whipped; 36 Nilla Wafers; 3 medium bananas, sliced and dipped in lemon juice

Adapted from the original Eagle Brand Eagle Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk packaging. Back of the Bag is not affiliated with Eagle Brand.

"The ultimate no-bake refrigerator classic"

Prep 20 min Cook 0 min 12 servings

The Story

While Nilla Wafers provided the base, the specific 'Creamy' version using sweetened condensed milk and instant pudding was popularized on Eagle Brand labels to showcase the milk's thickening power. It became a staple of mid-century church potlucks because it avoided the weeping common in scratch-made custards. This specific version is known for its silky texture and stability when chilled.

From the back of Eagle Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk — since 1965

Ingredients

1 (14-ounce) can Eagle Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk
1 1/2 cups cold water
1 (3.4-ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
2 cups heavy whipping cream, whipped
36 Nilla Wafers
3 medium bananas, sliced and dipped in lemon juice

Directions

1
In a large bowl, combine sweetened condensed milk and water.
2
Add pudding mix and beat well with a whisk or electric mixer until smooth.
3
Chill for at least 5 minutes in the refrigerator to set.
4
Fold in the whipped cream gently until no streaks remain.
5
In a 2-quart serving bowl or trifle dish, layer one-third of the wafers, one-third of the bananas, and one-third of the pudding mixture.
6
Repeat layers twice, ending with the pudding mixture.
7
Cover and chill for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
8
Garnish with additional wafer crumbs or banana slices if desired.