Copycat Magnolia Banana Pudding

From: www.spaceshipsandlaserbeams.com

1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk

½ C water

1 cups cold milk

1 (5.6 oz) package instant vanilla pudding mix

3 cups cold heavy whipping cream

½ tsp vanilla 

1 box Nilla Wafers or mini Nilla Wafers (save out 5 or 6 to decorate the top)

4 -5 ripe bananas sliced

In a large bowl (or 13×9 inch casserole dish), whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, water and cold milk until smooth.

Add the instant vanilla pudding mix and whisk until fully combined and creamy.

Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or overnight) until thickened.

In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream & vanilla until medium peaks form.

Gently fold the whipped cream into the chilled pudding mixture until light and fluffy.

In a trifle dish or large serving bowl, layer about ⅓ of the Nilla Wafers, followed by ⅓ of the sliced bananas and ⅓ of the pudding mixture. Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used.

Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours (or overnight) to allow the wafers to soften and the flavors to meld.

Garnish with extra bananas and crushed wafers just before serving.

Optional: Top with crushed wafers, a sprinkle of flaky sea salt, and a drizzle of caramel or peanut butter for extra indulgence.