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Black Folks Chocolate Southern Banana Pudding Recipe

Chocolate Southern Banana Pudding

What happens when you take a beloved soul food classic and add a rich, chocolatey twist? You get Black folks' Southern chocolate banana pudding, a decadent spin on a traditional recipe that still tastes like home. Rooted in Southern tradition yet bold enough to break the mold, this chocolate banana pudding is love in a bowl, infused with a touch of soulful cocoa flair!
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Prep Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Soul Food, Southern Food
Servings: 12
Calories: 368kcal
Author: Shaunda Necole • The Soul Food Pot®

Equipment

  • 2 qt. round glass bowl, preferably with a lid Or a 9×13 baking dish (preferably with a lid)

Ingredients

  • 3 bananas ripe and sliced into banana rounds
  • 8 oz whipped cream 1 container
  • 8 oz cream cheese 1 container of softened or whipped cream cheese
  • 4.6 oz chocolate pudding instant, or cook & serve chocolate pudding
  • 4.6 oz vanilla pudding instant, or cook & serve vanilla pudding
  • 11 oz Nilla Wafers 1 box and ¼ cup of crumbled Nilla Wafers cookies

Instructions

  • Make the chocolate pudding according to the box instructions and set it aside in the refrigerator.
  • Make the vanilla pudding according to the box instructions and set it aside in the fridge.
  • Mix the whipped topping and cream cheese in a medium-sized bowl and set aside.
  • Line the bottom and sides of a baking pan or dish with Nilla Wafers cookies.
  • Add a layer of sliced bananas over the Nilla Wafers.
  • Using a small spatula, spread the vanilla pudding evenly over the bananas.
  • Add a layer of the whipped topping and cream cheese mixture over the pudding layer.
  • Repeat the above steps for a second layer of cookies and bananas.
  • Then add a layer of chocolate pudding and finish with a second layer of whipped topping.
  • Sprinkle the ¼ cup of crumbled cookies all over the top layer of whipped cream.
  • Allow your banana pudding to chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
  • Banana pudding is easiest to slice after being refrigerated, then serve, and enjoy!

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Nutrition

Calories: 368kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 392mg | Potassium: 315mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 34g | Vitamin A: 421IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 1mg

❤️ Why trust this recipe?

Created + tested by Shaunda Necole, creator of The Soul Food Pot® (real cook, real kitchen). Rooted in African American culinary traditions, with modern shortcuts that don’t sacrifice flavor or legacy. No AI-generated instructions — measurements, timing, and techniques are written, cooked, and verified by Shaunda. Make-it-your-way guidance included, so you can cook confidently with the tools you have.

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