» Make Banana Pudding

This rich and creamy pudding is wonderful and very simple to make. It’s great for unexpected guests as it should be made at the last minute and only requires a short time to chill in the refrigerator.

1 can sweetened condensed milk (do not use evaporated milk)

1 1/2 C cold water

1 package instant vanilla pudding

1 pint heavy whipping cream, whipped

40 vanilla wafers

4 medium sized bananas dipped in lemon juice.

In a large bowl, mix condensed milk and water. Add pudding mix and beat well. Chill for about 5 minutes and then fold in whipped cream. Spoon 1 cup of the pudding mixture into a 2 to 3 quart serving bowl.

Top with one third each of vanilla wafers, pudding and bananas repeat layering twice and end with pudding mixture. Chill for about 45 minutes to 1 hour and garnish with fresh mint sprigs.