Reviewed: Jun. 7, 2003

I don't normally care for banana pudding, but I LOVED this! My boyfriend didn't like the fact that he could taste the lemon juice on the bananas. Next time we will either use orange juice or skip that step altogether.

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Reviewed: May 24, 2003

I tried this recipe on my family and my boyfriends family they feel in love with it plus it's so easy no cooking required...my boyfriends mom cooks everything from scratch so when she tried this it was music to my ears to hear her praises...thank you for such an awesome recipe.candice

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Reviewed: May 9, 2003

This is the best banana pudding I have ever had! And it is SOOOO easy! My boyfriend and family just LOVE it!!!

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Reviewed: Apr. 24, 2003

This is a wonderful shortcut for those of us who have slaved over a stove trying to get milk to thicken into a nice, smooth pudding without curdling lol. I personally prefer the homemade version simply because the sweetened condensed milk makes this version a bit too sweet for my taste (and I have a major sweet-tooth). I did however make it again using slightly less than the whole can, and it tasted lovely. French Vanilla pudding also works well. In all fairness though, I must add that my boyfriend said he couldnt tell the difference btwn this one that took 20 minutes and the homemade version that has been know to take...well...let's just say..it took a lot longer, and he felt the sweetness was fine. Thanx for a lifesaver of a recipe!

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LADYASH

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Reviewed: Apr. 11, 2003

I thought this pudding was very good. I am usually a chocolate dessert person, but growing up my Dad's side of the family felt you had to have southern banana pudding anytime three or more of them gathered. I usually passed it up in favor of chocolate or pecan pie. I was getting nostalgic for banana pudding and tried this for my son and husband. They loved it. I agree that the real cream makes all the difference. The only reason I didn't rate this a full five stars is because I had to use three different bowls to make it which meant more dishes!

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FREDRICA2

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Reviewed: Apr. 2, 2003

WOW! It really does taste like my Grandma's Southern bannana pudding, which is made with slow cook pudding and baked in the oven for about 30 minutes. This pudding is the best after it sits overnight. The cookies absorb all of the flavors and get totally soft and delicious. Awesome recipe!

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Reviewed: Feb. 24, 2003

This was a nice change from the usual banana pudding. The texture was great, and it was very pretty. It was a little sweet for me, but my husband didn't think so at all.

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LCOINER

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Reviewed: Feb. 11, 2003

This is absolutely the best banana pudding I've ever had, and I consider myself a banana pudding connoisseur! The no-cook part makes it even better. I made this twice in a week for two separate gatherings and had people at both rave about it and ask for the recipe. The real whipped cream (vs. Cool Whip) makes a big difference. Thanks for submitting it, Barbara. It gets a definite WOW!

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Megan

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Reviewed: Feb. 10, 2003

Really good recipe. I can still tell it's instant pudding though. I will definately make this again but next time I will use cooked pudding in place of the instant.

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CHRISTY PALMER

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Reviewed: Feb. 10, 2003

Outstanding banana pudding, Barbara! I was surfing this site for something that might take the edge of my sweet tooth. WOW! This did it, and I didn't have to change a thing. Few ingredients, great instructions and wonderful taste. What more could we ask for? Thanks for sharing this wonderful dessert recipe.

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MAGGIE MCGUIRE

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Reviewed: Jan. 20, 2003

This is my all-time favorite banana pudding.

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MORTHANA

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Reviewed: Dec. 29, 2002

Wonderful! Wonderful! I scaled this recipe to 40 servings and made it for a dinner I catered and had nothing but rave reviews. I wouldn't change a thing. It was perfect and delicious.

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Reviewed: Dec. 25, 2002

Surprisingly good...I made it for a party only because it was so simple and not too many ingredients, and I wasn't expecting much. Very sweet and creamy. For those who might not like bananas, I suggest substituting lightly sweetened raspberries between the layers (pretty on the eyes, too!)

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Reviewed: Dec. 7, 2002

I made this for my boyfriend's holiday work party which I understand is more like a cooking competition. That day I got a call from him with no less than 8 women in his office demanding the recipe. Need I say more?? Since then I've made it twice with similar results. I did use twice the bananas and a few extra vanilla wafers. Great recipe!

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Reviewed: Dec. 2, 2002

This is wonderfull!!!!! Thank you! I made this for Thanksgiving and it was so easy and delicious that everyone wanted the receipe! This is a keeper! Rebecca C

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Reviewed: Nov. 11, 2002

W-O-N-D-E-R-F-U-L!! Thank you Barbara for submitting this recipe! It has to be the best banana pudding I have ever eaten. It is so light and creamy you just can't seem to get enough of it. I have never really been able to tell very much of a difference in other people's banana puddings, they generally all taste the same but not this one! It is by far the tops!! It is so different, I just can't say enough good things about it. I can't wait to fix it for my next get-together to see what everyone else thinks of it!

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Reviewed: Oct. 24, 2002

Although this recipe was much to sweet for my tastes. My guests loved it very much. Makes a much better dessert than the old normal banana pudding we all are used too.

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Reviewed: Oct. 11, 2002

I got this recipe from a coworker who brought the pudding for a dinner at work. boy-oh-boy!!! It was a big hit and everyone wanted the recipe. since then i have made it numerous times and I always hear "THIS IS THE BEST...blahblahblah" and it's true. I think 3 bananas is kinda skimpy--i usually use 6 large. Definitely make it...put it in the fridge and forget about it for at least a day or two. The pudding part is what sets this recipe apart. don't substitute cool whip for the whipped cream because the w.c. cuts the sweetness of the pudding mix/sweetened condensed milk--cool whip is already sweet. if you like bananas you will love this recipe. it's nummy!!

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MARCIAANN

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Reviewed: Sep. 9, 2002

This is heavenly!! I added an 8 oz package of cream cheese and mixed it with the condensed milk and water. Next time I'll use milk in place of the water. Great company dessert.

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JOSIE

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Reviewed: Aug. 30, 2002

DH loved this! I'm not a big fan of bananas but the vanilla cream was really good and this was super easy to make! Thanks for posting Barbara... this will be a repeat in our house!!!!

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