Ingredients:

  • 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk (397g)
  • 1 ½ cups ice water (355 ml)
  • 1 (3.4-ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix (96g)
  • 3 cups heavy cream (710 ml)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (5 ml)
  • 1 (12-ounce) box vanilla wafers (340g)
  • 3-4 medium ripe bananas, sliced (approximately 450-600g)
  • Optional: Additional vanilla wafers, crumbled, for garnish

Instructions:

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk and ice water until well combined.
  2. Add the vanilla pudding mix and whisk until smooth and well incorporated. Let stand for a few minutes to thicken slightly.
  3. In a separate bowl, using an electric mixer, whip the heavy cream and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
  4. Gently fold the whipped cream into the pudding mixture until just combined. Be careful not to overmix!
  5. In your serving dish or individual glasses, create layers: vanilla wafers on the bottom, followed by sliced bananas, then a layer of custard. Repeat layers until all ingredients are used, ending with a layer of custard.
  6. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2-4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld and the wafers to soften.
  7. Before serving, garnish with additional crumbled vanilla wafers, if desired.