This easy banana fudge is super rich, creamy, and banana-licious. It's so good that you'd think it took forever to make, but it's really ready in a flash!
Is there anything better than fudge? I certainly don't think so! I love all kinds of fudge, from cooked on the stove to no-bake varieties.
This particular fudge is exceptionally great because it's so rich and creamy, and it takes almost no effort to make it. Yay!
Why You Will Love this Recipe
- It's rich and creamy - the perfect fudge.
- It only takes a handful of ingredients to make.
- It's loaded with banana flavor that's perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
This recipe only takes 4 ingredients to make, and you'll find them all easily at the store, sugar free or not. Check out the recipe card at the end of the post for exact amounts.
- White almond bark
- Sweetened condensed milk
- Banana pudding
- Vanilla wafers
Substitutions and Variations
- Banana Pudding - Completely change the flavor of this fudge by using a different pudding mix.
- Add-Ins - Try sprinkling the fudge with your favorite cookies. Almost any simple cookie will work. You can also make things fun by adding sprinkles.
- White Almond Bark - Use white chocolate mixed with a couple of teaspoons of vegetable oil in place of the bark. If you need more information about using white chocolate please have a look here.
- Sugar-Free - Use sugar-free sweetened condensed milk, sugar-free vanilla wafers, sugar-free pudding mix, and bark or chocolate sweetened with stevia.
Instructions
This is a super simple recipe that anyone can make. The overview is below, but you can find the complete instructions in the recipe card at the end of the post.
1: Heat condensed milk on stove until hot but not boiling and add pudding. Stir until dissolved. Add the chocolate in pieces and stir until blended. Mixture will be thick. OR melt chocolate in 25 second bursts in microwave stirring in between each, until melted and then add to condensed milk and stir until blended. Mixture will be thick.
2: Pour into a baking dish lined with foil and top with crushed vanilla wafers.
4: Chill for a couple of hours, then cut into pieces and enjoy.
If you think this looks good, then check out this lemon fudge.
Storage
Fridge: Store in the refrigerator in an air-tight container for up to 2 weeks.
Freezer: Store in the freezer for up to 3 months in an air-tight container.
What to Serve with Fudge
This fudge is so good with a glass of milk or a cup of tea or coffee. It's also wonderful as part of a larger dessert table or a dessert bar with cookies, cupcakes, and other sweets.
Tips
- Be sure you mix the fudge very well. You can't overmix it, but you can undermix it.
- This fudge is good after a couple of hours in the fridge, but it's great after chilling overnight!
- Fudge will taste great but will be grainy if instant pudding mix does not dissolve in condensed milk.
- If microwaving the chocolate to melt it remember it will cool quickly. Once melted add to pudding mixture and stir as quickly as possible until blended.
- Use a double boiler or heavy bottomed saucepan if possible on stove over medium low heat for best results.
- Stir until mixture is smooth and STIR CONSTANTLY. This fudge can burn quickly and is thick.
FAQ
Using pudding in fudge is perfect for no-cook fudge because it gives it a super rich and creamy texture.
Simply change the pudding mix to change the flavor of the fudge entirely.
Instant pudding is used because it sets without being boiled.
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More Fudge Recipes
Banana Fudge
Equipment
Ingredients
- 24 oz white bark or stevia sweetened chocolate chips
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk or low carb sugar free sweetened condensed milk
- 1 box (3.4 oz) Banana pudding or sugar free pudding or 1 - 1 ½ teaspoons banana extract.
- 10 vanilla wafers, crushed or sugar free vanilla wafers
Instructions
- Prepare an 8x8-inch pan by lining it with aluminum foil or parchment paper.
- Heat condensed milk on stove until hot but not boiling and add pudding powder. Stir until dissolved. Add the chocolate in pieces and stir until blended. Mixture will be thick. OR melt chocolate in 25 second bursts in microwave stirring in between each, until melted and then add to hot condensed milk and pudding powder and stir until blended. Mixture will be thick.
- Pour mixture into your prepared pan.
- Sprinkle crushed vanilla wafers over top. Gently push them down into the fudge.
- Refrigerate fudge for 2 hours or until it is hardened.
- Cut into pieces and serve.
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Notes
- Be sure you mix the fudge very well. You can't overmix it, but you can undermix it.
- This fudge is good after a couple of hours in the fridge, but it's great after chilling overnight!
- Fudge will taste great but will be grainy if instant pudding mix does not dissolve in condensed milk.
- If microwaving the chocolate to melt it remember it will cool quickly. Once melted add to pudding mixture and stir as quickly as possible until blended.
- Use a double boiler or heavy bottomed saucepan if possible on stove over medium low heat for best results.
- Stir until mixture is smooth and STIR CONSTANTLY. This fudge can burn quickly and is thick.
Granny says
How do you use the pudding? Do you mix it like on the box or how do you use it?
Karin and Ken says
I apologize for the confusion. I can't thank you enough for letting me know. Heat condensed milk on stove until hot but not boiling and add pudding powder. Stir until dissolved. Add the chocolate in pieces and stir until blended. Mixture will be thick. OR melt chocolate in 25 second bursts in microwave stirring in between each, until melted and then add pudding powder with hot condensed milk and stir until blended. Mixture will be thick. Enjoy every bite! All the best. Karin
Bonnie Carlson says
Is the pudding mix instant or regular? Thanks!
Karin and Ken says
I apologize for the delay in my response it was unavoidable. Use instant pudding in the 3.4 oz or 96 gram box. Hope you enjoy this fudge as much as we all do and I’m not too late. All the best. Karin
Bonnie Carlson says
Thanks! I will try this real soon!
Karin and Ken says
I can’t wait to hear what you think! All the best. Karin
Tammy says
Pudding was easy and turned out beautifully. Looked bright and beautiful Not a leftover to be had Thx for this recipe it’s a keeper
Karin and Ken says
Glad you enjoyed this easy recipe! Thank you for taking the time to let me know you made my day. All the best. Karin
Tammy says
Love this fudge recipe. Thanks for sharing it. Love all your recipes we have tried so far and we will continue trying them! I keep a stash of this fudge in my freezer just for me. I wish I could eat more of it. Thanks again.
Karin and Ken says
You’re welcome! I keep a stash in my fridge too if all kinds of different sweets we make. Just in case I want a little piece! Great minds think alike! All the best. Karin
Kayla says
This fudge turned out silky smooth and disappeared fast. I should have made a double batch and will next time. Thank you for such an easy recipe. Everyone loved it. ❤️❤️❤️
Karin and Ken says
As always you’re most welcome. I’m so happy you enjoy this recipe. Hopefully you find some other recipes on this site that you like just as much. All the best. Karin
Linda Fontes says
You don't say what size pudding mix is needed.
Karin and Ken says
Thank you for letting me know! I corrected the recipe! Enjoy and have a great holiday! Karin