*Nothing says comfort like a bowl of Southern banana pudding, but add a luscious chocolate twist, and you’ve got an unforgettable dessert.
The Soulfood Pot writes, “What happens when you take a beloved soul food classic and add a rich, chocolatey twist? You get Black folks’ Southern chocolate banana pudding, a decadent spin on a traditional recipe that still tastes like home.”
This chocolate banana pudding blends the creamy, nostalgic flavors of the classic with a bold cocoa kick, layering sweet bananas, buttery Nilla Wafers, and two types of pudding for a treat that’s as indulgent as it is heartwarming. Perfect for any time you crave a soulful treat, this recipe is simple to prepare and guaranteed to impress.
Ingredients
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- 3 bananas ripe and sliced into banana rounds
- 8 oz whipped cream 1 container
- 8 oz cream cheese 1 container of softened or whipped cream cheese
- 4.6 oz chocolate pudding instant, or cook & serve chocolate pudding
- 4.6 oz vanilla pudding instant, or cook & serve vanilla pudding
- 11 oz Nilla Wafers 1 box and ¼ cup of crumbled Nilla Wafers cookies
Instructions
- Prepare the chocolate pudding as directed on the box and chill it in the refrigerator.
- Follow the box instructions to make the vanilla pudding and set it aside in the fridge.
- In a medium bowl, combine the whipped topping and cream cheese, then set aside.
- Arrange Nilla Wafers along the bottom and sides of a baking pan or dish.
- Place a layer of sliced bananas over the Nilla Wafers.
- Spread the vanilla pudding evenly over the banana layer using a small spatula.
- Add a layer of the whipped topping and cream cheese mixture on top of the vanilla pudding.
- Repeat the layers with another round of Nilla Wafers and bananas.
- Spread a layer of chocolate pudding over the second banana layer, then top with another layer of whipped topping.
- Sprinkle the ¼ cup of crumbled Nilla Wafers over the top whipped cream layer.
- Refrigerate the pudding for at least 2 hours to chill.
- Slice, serve, and enjoy!
How to Store
Chocolate banana pudding will stay fresh in the refrigerator for up to 3 days when stored in an airtight container and covered tightly with plastic wrap. Spoiler alert: By day three, the bananas might not look picture-perfect. But don’t let that fool you. The flavor stays just as rich, creamy, and delicious as ever!
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