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The holidays are quickly approaching. For my super family, that means getting together, unplugging from our day to day responsibilities and enjoying every moment with those we love. A big part of our holiday gatherings is centered around the food we make. While we occasionally try new dishes, making certain dishes has become a tradition. One of our favorite desserts is banana pudding. This year, I’ve adapted a family favorite into individual banana pudding jars with a little twist.
I believe the holiday dinner tradition started when I was a kid. I remember helping my nana make her individual dessert cups for her guests. Every holiday, we worked together to prepare them, placing them in the extra refrigerator in her garage. It took a lot of self-control not to go in there and eat one, but somehow, even as a child, I managed to restrain myself and wait until I was told I could have one (or two). Those holiday meals will always have a special place in my heart. Whether it was immediate family or family from out of town, nana always took the time to make sure they felt at home and had a meal that was good enough to serve in a restaurant. I’m talking three or four courses of pure yummy!
Sharing Traditions and Banana Pudding.
Now that I’m a grown up and have a family of my own, I look forward to those holiday family dinners. And although we are all so busy and don’t get together as often as I wish we could, I really enjoy spending the day preparing each dish, just like my nana used to. My favorite part is definitely coming up with new ways to serve our traditional favorites. It’s something I’ve been wanting to share with you all for a while, so I figured there’s no place better to start than with dessert!
The key to these individual banana pudding jars is the layers. Layering vanilla wafers, fresh bananas and pudding and then topping with a little dark chocolate and a crunchy, chocolate dipped banana chip, gives you an incredible experience of different textures and tons of flavor. While I used to make a large batch, in one container, I’m loving this new twist. These small mason jars are the perfect portion size for your dinner guests and can be easily sealed with a lid so that the flavor stays packed in until they’re ready to eat.
Now is the perfect time to try it out because when you visit www.getthesavings.com/lalechera you will save $0.75 when you purchase two NESTLÉ® LA LECHERA products at Publix now through 12/16/18.
It’s all about the Ingredients.
One of the many reasons I love this recipe (besides the fact that it’s SO yummy) is that it’s easy to make and leaves me more time to spend with my family. It’s one that my kids love helping me with because there’s no baking involved. The key to the perfect individual banana pudding jars is your ingredients. I make sure to buy all of the best, freshest ingredients at my local Publix. When it comes to condensed milk, I only useLA LECHERA Sweetened Condensed Milk. LA LECHERA has an authentic flavor and is available both in a can and in a squeeze bottle (look for the new packaging in stores now), which I love because if I don’t need the whole can for a specific recipe, I can refrigerate the rest!
The Recipe.
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Banana Pudding Jars
Ingredients
- 1 – 14oz can LA LECHERA condensed milk
- 1 – 12oz container whipped topping (thawed)
- 1 – box vanilla wafers
- 6 – ripe bananas (sliced)
- 2 – cups whole milk
- 5oz box french vanilla pudding mix
- 8oz cream cheese (softened)
- 12 – mason or dessert jars
- melted dark chocolate
- banana chips
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine milk and pudding mix with a mixer.
- In a separate bowl, combine cream cheese and condensed milk and mix until smooth.
- Fold whipped topping into cream cheese mixture.
- Add cream cheese mixture to pudding mixture and stir until blended.
- Line bottom of each jar with cookies. I like to put one full one and then crush some more around it to fill in the gaps.
- Add a layer of bananas on top.
- Add a scoop of pudding mixture on top and tap on flat surface to pack the pudding in.
- Add another layer of cookies.
- Add another layer of bananas.
- Add another scoop of pudding mixture.
- Cover and refrigerate for 3-4 hours.
- When you’re ready to serve, melt some chocolate.
- Dip half of each banana chip in the chocolate, lay on wax paper and put in the freezer for 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, open each jar and drizzle melted chocolate on top.
- Top with a vanilla wafer and a banana chip.
- Enjoy!
If you love banana pudding, I’d love for you to try this recipe and let me know what you think! Would you add anything to it?
Do you make any recipes with LA LECHERA condensed milk? If so, comment below and share!
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Ruth I
June 21, 2019Wow, this one looks super enticing. This is going to be perfect for summer backyard trips. The ingredients are nice and the end result seems to be awesome.
Kiwi
June 20, 2019wow this looks amazing. Please let me have ones of these Banana Pudding jars!
krystal
June 19, 2019yes please! this looks decadent and easy to make at home!
Rachel
June 18, 2019This looks so good. I love the fluffy version of banana pudding. I am going to have to try to make it.
Jennifer
June 18, 2019These pudding parfaits look delicious! Banana pudding is a favorite of mine
Catalina
June 18, 2019What a delicious dessert idea for summer! This needs to happen soon!
Stefani Tolson
June 18, 2019I don’t think I have ever had banana pudding. I would love to try it!
Kathy
June 17, 2019This looks so good. I do love banana pudding. I’ve never made it myself, so I’m looking forward to this. Love that they’re in jars too.
Reesa LEWANDOWSKI
June 17, 2019I just LOVE banana pudding!!! I am so going to make these!
Krystel | Frugal Living
June 17, 2019Oh EM GEE. This looks so amazing. I just saved it to try something this summer! Thank you
Amy
June 17, 2019I love banana everything and think this looks divine! Adding the chocolate in there adds another layer of excellence.
Liz Mays
June 17, 2019I absolutely love this as a dessert idea and those jars are perfect for parties. The chocolate covered bananas on top look amazing.
Celebrate Woman Today
June 17, 2019I love the cooled banana pudding. So easy to make this one. Will try using your instructions.
Krista
June 17, 2019I have been craving banana pudding. I’m sending my husband to the store for these ingredients right away! I can’t wait to try it!
Justine
December 20, 2018Oh my goodness, these pudding jars look so delicious! Plus, anything in a jar is automatically better, right?!
Sheila Rhodes
December 19, 2018These look absolutely scrumptious! I love how cute they are in their own cups. I am definitely saving the recipe. My husband loves banana pudding!
amber
December 19, 2018I am seriously drooling over here… #pregnancyINPULSE
Marta Rivera
December 19, 2018I’m such a HUGE fan of banana pudding, and I have some lechera in the pantry!! So excited!
tiffany Montgomery
December 19, 2018We love banana pudding! Thanks for the yummy easy how to post! Can’t wait to try it?
Bindu Thomas
December 17, 2018This will be absolutely delicious. I definitely try this for Christmas.
Anosa Malanga
December 16, 2018I have to check this again to make sure I don’t miss anything. Will try my best to do this successfully and looking forward that my friends would love it.
Princess Quinn
December 15, 2018I just love how the finished product looks. My mouth is literally watering. This recipe is perfect to many occassions, I am so into this.
Hannah Marie
December 15, 2018I agree, it’s all about the ingredients. It is not so difficult to make but the result is amazing. I am sure kids are going to love this.
Samantha
December 14, 2018These look delicious, I’ve never had it before.
Katherine G Beck
December 14, 2018I love the chocolate covered banana chips! And I make my own dulce de leche out of la lechera all the time and I use it for tres leches cake! looks great!
Dana Brillante-Peller
December 14, 2018We love banana pudding in our home! The boys like having a treat at least once a week. This would be perfect.
KatWalkSF
December 14, 2018I live alone so I love single recipes! This one sounds especially yummy! Making this ASAP.
Becca Wilson
December 14, 2018Banana pudding is one of our favorite desserts. These individual desserts look like they would be so great.
Ricci
December 14, 2018Now these sound like my kind of recipe! I need to try these for myself soon!! YUM!!
Lauren Floyd
December 13, 2018I swear mason jars make everything look beautiful. I used them as part of my wedding centerpieces and reused them for baby food storage.
Natalia
December 13, 2018I love bananas and this pudding looks really yummy! Can’t wait to prepare it for my family and friends during my Christmas break! I’ll share this recipe with my friends for sure! 🙂
Beth
December 13, 2018This looks like a delicious snack, and easy to make. Can’t wait to try it!
Brandy
December 13, 2018I haven’t had banana pudding before, going to give this recipe idea a try soon!
Tabitha Blue
December 13, 2018Banana pudding has always been a favorite!! This just looks SO good.
Brittany Vantrease
December 13, 2018My grandma used to make this for us, too! She also used to put it in her extra refrigerator in her garage. I still love banana pudding as an adult and don’t make it as often as I like because my kids won’t eat it. This looks like an amazing, tasty spin on it and I’d love to try it.
Tasheena
December 13, 2018This recipe looks so yummy. I’m a huge fan of banana pudding. I can’t wait to give this recipe a try. Look how you garnished the cards with the dipped berries.
Alvern @ Success Unscrambled
December 13, 2018This does bring back so many childhood memories that involve condensed milk with some of my siblings planning to buy it all the time when they reach adulthood. A great quick way to make a delicious banana pudding.
aisasami
December 13, 2018This looks yummy but I can’t eat it. ;( I have a banana allergy.
Chubskulit Rose
December 13, 2018Okay I want to try making this. My husband and kids love banana pudding but I never thought of making it this way, thank you.
Anosa Malanga
December 13, 2018Not sure if I could make this but I think it would be a great idea to make one and give this as a Christmas present. More personal made gift.
Emily
December 12, 2018Ok seriously, this looks so delicious! I really want to try this. This would be such a great dessert for a party, simple to make and everyone will love.
Marysa
December 12, 2018Sweetened condensed milk is so good. We always keep some La Lechera in the pantry. I will have to make this – the kids will love it!
Pam
December 12, 2018I don’t know why, but I just think individual desserts are so much cuter than regular ones. These are defiitely no exception.
Kita Bryant
December 12, 2018Cute and so stylish. I am not a huge fan of bananas but I know a few people who are. This would make a great dessert for a party too
Lian Wright
December 12, 2018This is a great snack to make. My kids would get a kick out of it. I love how it is topped off with the dipped banana chip.
Jenn @ EngineerMommy
December 12, 2018Ohhh a banana pudding sounds sooo delicious. I would love to try this recipe. It seems easy enough to make !!
Jessi Joachim
December 12, 2018These individual banana pudding jars look absolutely delicious! I love making individual desserts like this, especially for holiday parties!
Joanna
December 12, 2018I haven’t had banana pudding in years! I used to love it. Your recipe sounds so simple so I would definitely try to make it sometimes soon.
Terri Steffes
December 12, 2018I have been on a banana dessert kick this week. I know I would love yours, it looks so rich and creamy!
Ankita
December 12, 2018I was about to make the regular banana cakes. But i gues i have all the ingredients i might aswel try the yumm banana pudding.
Alli Smith
December 12, 2018We love banana pudding at our house. I have several different recipes that I rotate. I love the idea of individual jars and your banana pudding looks amazing. Chocolate makes everything better!
Jeanette
December 12, 2018That looks so good! I love banana pudding anyway But this is an extremely creative way to enjoy it. It is a perfect dessert for everybody on Christmas.
Salt Pepper
December 12, 2018Happy Holidays to you and your family. LOvely recipes it really got my mouth filled with water
Amber Myers
December 12, 2018This looks incredible. I just love banana pudding! I will have to make this for sure. My family will gobble it right up.
robin rue
December 12, 2018Mmmm! Banana pudding is one of my favorites. I love the idea of serving it in a jar, too!
Candy
December 12, 2018I usually make a big dish when I make banana pudding. This would save me from washing one dish. Plus live to serve stuff out of mason jars