This banana pudding dip is a creamy, dreamy treat that will have everyone going bananas. (Pun intended.)
Imagine a luscious blend of banana pudding, sweetened condensed milk, and cream cheese, all whipped together.
I love with with vanilla wafers, graham crackers, and fresh fruit like strawberries. Yum!
Why You’ll Love This Banana Pudding Dip
Quick Prep: You can whip up this delicious treat in about 10 minutes.
Party Favorite: Its creamy texture and sweet flavor make it a hit at parties, potlucks, and family gatherings.
No-Bake: The recipe requires no baking, so it saves a ton of time.
Customizable: You can easily customize the dip by adding different toppings like sprinkles, chocolate chips, or a caramel drizzle.
Ingredients
- Instant Banana Pudding Mix: It infuses the dip with a rich, unmistakable banana taste.
- Cold Milk: It helps dissolve the pudding mix and blends smoothly with other ingredients.
- Cream Cheese: It adds a creamy texture and a slight tang, enhancing the dip’s richness.
- Sweetened Condensed Milk: It brings sweetness and a velvety consistency, binding all the elements together.
- Frozen Whipped Topping: To give the dip a fluffy texture perfect for scooping.
- Vanilla Extract: A splash enhances the overall flavor, adding a hint of aromatic sweetness.
- Ripe Bananas: Diced for texture, their natural sweetness complements the banana flavor of the pudding.
- Vanilla Wafers, Graham Crackers, or Fruit for Dipping: The final touch, offering a crunchy contrast to the creamy dip.
How to Make Banana Pudding Dip
Making this dip couldn’t possibly be easier!
1. Mix the pudding. In a medium bowl, whisk together the pudding mix and cold milk for about 2 minutes until smooth and starting to thicken. Set aside.
2. Beat the cream cheese. In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until fluffy. Mix in the sweetened condensed milk and vanilla extract until smooth.
3. Combine the mixtures. Add the pudding mixture to the cream cheese mixture and beat until well combined and creamy.
4. Fold in the toppings. Gently fold in the thawed whipped topping until incorporated. Fold in the diced bananas.
5. Transfer to a bowl. Transfer the dip to a serving bowl. If desired, garnish with additional whipped topping, banana slices, and crushed vanilla wafers.
6. Chill. Chill the dip in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, or up to 1 day, to allow flavors to meld.
7. Serve with dippers. Serve with vanilla wafers, graham crackers, or fruit for dipping.
Tips for the Best Banana Pudding Dip
Following these easy tips results in a perfect dip.
- Don’t let bananas brown. Add lemon juice to diced bananas. This prevents them from browning too quickly.
- Add more flavor. Experiment with different pudding flavors like vanilla or chocolate, or mix in crushed cookies or toasted coconut.
- Get a little fancy. For a fancier presentation, layer the dip with banana slices, wafers, and whipped cream in a trifle dish.
- Give it an elegant finish. Get creative with toppings like caramel drizzle, crushed Oreos, cinnamon, nuts, or toasted coconut.
- Get dipping! Serve with a variety of dippers like vanilla wafers, graham crackers, shortbread cookies, pretzels, and fresh fruit.
How to Store
Unfortunately, this dip won’t freeze well. But it stores well in the fridge!
To Store: Cover the banana pudding dip tightly with plastic wrap or transfer to an air-tight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
The dip is best consumed within a few days as the bananas may start to brown.
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Banana Pudding Dip
16
servings10
minutes192
kcalThis creamy, fluffy banana pudding dip tastes just like the classic dessert but in dippable form! It’s an easy, crowd-pleasing dessert dip perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
1 (3.4 ounce) packet instant banana pudding mix
1 1/2 cups cold milk
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 cup frozen whipped topping, thawed (like Cool Whip)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-2 ripe bananas, diced
Vanilla wafers, graham crackers, or fruit for dipping
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the pudding mix and cold milk for about 2 minutes until smooth and starting to thicken. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until fluffy. Mix in the sweetened condensed milk and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Add the pudding mixture to the cream cheese mixture and beat until well combined and creamy.
- Gently fold in the thawed whipped topping until incorporated. Fold in the diced bananas.
- Transfer dip to a serving bowl. If desired, garnish with additional whipped topping, banana slices, and crushed vanilla wafers.
- Chill the dip in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, or up to 1 day, to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve with vanilla wafers, graham crackers, or fruit for dipping. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Notes
- Ensure the milk is very cold to help the pudding set up quickly.
- Ripe bananas provide the best flavor. Dice them just before folding in so they don’t brown.
- For a lighter dip, you can use Neufchâtel cheese in place of full-fat cream cheese.
- Graham crackers make a great substitute if you can’t find vanilla wafers.
