A creamy Banana Fudge with a Nilla wafer crust is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. It's easy to make and tastes so delicious. Trust me, you won't be able to resist a few squares of this pudding fudge.
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Banana Cream Fudge
One of the easiest treats to make is fudge. I know this dessert is considered a holiday treat, but I'm all about making it all year long. It is so easy to jazz up a two or three ingredient fudge recipe with different extracts and colors.
Favorite fudge treats in our house are fantasy fudge, orange creamsicle fudge, and our award-winning Neapolitan fudge.
Did you know you can add flavor to fudge using an instant pudding mix? That's right! By mixing the dry pudding mix into the hot fudge mixture, you can add a fun and unique flavor.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
If you love banana pudding, do yourself a favor and make a pan of this banana fudge today. It's creamy and has the most incredible banana cream flavor.
- This fudge is easy to make in minutes.
- You do not need a candy thermometer to make this fudge recipe.
- A Nilla wafer crust makes this fudge stand out. Plus, it really give it that banana cream pie look and taste.
With a creamy banana flavor and a Nilla wafer crust, this pudding fudge is sure to satisfy your cravings! Go ahead and indulge.
Key Ingredients Needed
What I love most about this fudge is that it is so easy to make. All you need are a few simple ingredients to make a simple and creamy treat.
- Nilla Crust - A combo of Nilla wafer crumbs, sugar, and melted butter pressed into the bottom of the pan makes a great crust for this fudge.
- White Chocolate Chips - You will need a 12 ounce bag of chips to make the banana and vanilla fudge layers.
- Butter - Adding a little bit helps to melt the white chips and also gives it a smooth texture.
- Sweetened Condensed Milk - Sweetens and helps the chocolate melt down smoothly.
- Instant Banana Cream Pudding Mix - Gives the fudge a delicious banana flavor. Make sure you buy the instant pudding mix, so it dissolves easily.
- Marshmallow Cream - Also known as fluff, this will give the fudge a fluffy and light texture.
How to Make Banana Fudge
Don't let the layers in this fudge scare you. This banana pudding fudge is actually quite easy to make. Just follow the step-by-step instructions, and in no time, your pan of fudge will be cooling on the counter.
Prepare a Nilla Crust
- Crush the Nilla wafer cookies into crumbs using a food processor.
- Stir the sugar and melted butter into the crumbs.
- Press the mixture evenly in a foil-lined 8x8 baking pan.
- Bake for 8 minutes, then cool.
Make Banana Fudge
- Add the white chocolate chips, butter, and sweetened condensed milk in a pan over low-medium heat. Stir until melted and creamy.
- Sprinkle in the dry pudding mix and stir for 1-2 minutes while the fudge is still on low heat.
- Pour onto the crust.
Make Vanilla Fudge
- Melt a small amount of white chocolate chips, butter, and sweetened condensed milk in a small pan over low heat. Stir until melted.
- Pour on top of the banana fudge layer and spread out gently.
- Sprinkle the top with Nilla wafer cookie chunks.
- Place on the counter for 4-6 hours or until completely set.
Set and Serve
- Once the banana cream fudge is completely cool and set, lift the foil out of the pan and gently peel it away from the fudge.
- Cut the fudge into 36 small squares, then set on a tray and serve.
Storage Recommendations
On the Counter: Keep the banana fudge at room temperature in an air-tight container for 3-4 days.
In the Refrigerator: Place the fudge in an air-tight container in the fridge for 6-7 days.
In the Freezer: Wrap the entire block of fudge in plastic wrap and foil; then place in a freezer-safe bag or container for 1-2 months. Remove and thaw overnight in the fridge. Cut the fudge into squares right before you serve it. Freezing it whole vs squares keeps the fudge from drying out.
Tips and Tricks
- Line your pan with foil or parchment paper, so you can lift the whole block out easily for cutting.
- Use a food processor to crush the cookies into fine crumbs. You can also use a plastic bag, a rolling pin, and some muscles to crush them.
- Heat the ingredients over low heat to avoid scorching and ruining your chocolate.
- Once you add the pudding mix, make sure you continue to stir it over heat for a few minutes. This helps to dissolve the fudge a little better. It may still have just a little bit of grittiness to it.
- Let the fudge chill and set completely before cutting it into squares. Want it to set faster? Refrigerate it for a few hours.
FAQs
It depends on how much fudge you are making. Use a 9x13 pan for a large batch of fudge and an 8x8 pan for a smaller amount of fudge.
Yes, this is a great treat to make 1-2 days ahead of time because it needs time to set up completely before you cut it.
Yes, fudge can be frozen. Make sure to wrap it tightly in a few layers of saran wrap and foil before putting it in the freezer.
More Easy Fudge Recipes
- Cappuccino Fudge
- Neapolitan Fudge
- Marshmallow and Frosting Fudge
- Mint Swirl Fudge
- Peanut Butter Avalanche Fudge
- Mint Oreo Fudge
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Recipe
Banana Fudge Recipe
A creamy Banana Fudge with a Nilla wafer crust is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. It's easy to make and tastes so delicious. Trust me, you won't be able to resist a few squares of this pudding fudge.
Ingredients
For the Crust
- 1 ½ cups Nilla wafer crumbs (35-40 cookies)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 5 Tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
For the Banana Fudge
- 2 cups white chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ⅔ cup sweetened condensed milk
- 8 tablespoons instant banana cream pudding mix
- ⅔ cup marshmallow cream
For the Vanilla Fudge
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- ⅓ cup sweetened condensed milk
- ⅓ cup marshmallow cream
- 2-3 crumbled Nilla Wafers
Instructions
- Line an 8x8 baking pan with foil or parchment paper. Preheat oven to 350°.
- Combine the cookie crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Firmly press the mixture into the pan. Bake for 8 minutes. Remove and cool.
- Combine the white chocolate chips, butter, and sweetened condensed milk in a large saucepan. Stir over low-medium heat until melted and smooth.
- Add the dry pudding mix and stir for 1-2 minutes longer to help dissolve the powder.
- Spoon in the marshmallow cream and stir until melted and smooth again.
- Pour the banana fudge mixture onto the prepared crust. Set aside.
- Place the white chocolate chips, butter, and sweetened condensed milk in a small pan. Heat over low-medium heat until melted and smooth. Stir in the marshmallow cream.
- Slowly pour on top of the banana fudge layer. Spread out carefully. Sprinkle with crumbled cookie pieces. Let set completely before cutting into squares.
Notes
- Line your pan with foil or parchment paper so you can lift the whole block out easily for cutting.
- Use a food processor to crush the cookies into fine crumbs. You can also use a plastic bag, a rolling pin, and some muscles to crush them.
- Heat the ingredients over low heat to avoid scorching and ruining your chocolate.
- Once you add the pudding mix, make sure you continue to stir it over heat for a few minutes. This helps to dissolve the fudge a little better. It may still have just a little bit of grittiness to it.
- Let the fudge chill and set completely before cutting it into squares. Want it to set faster? Refrigerate it for a few hours.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 36 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 157Total Fat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 13mgSodium: 51mgCarbohydrates: 19gFiber: 0gSugar: 17gProtein: 2g
Nutrition facts are an estimate and are not guaranteed to be accurate. If you need special diet advice, please see a registered dietician.
*The post for Banana Cream Fudge was first published in March 2013. The pictures and post were updated and then republished in March 2022.
sweetcupcake
What do you think the shelf life is on any of your fudge recipes? Love the great ideas 🙂
Tonia@thegunnysack
Love this idea! I can't wait to try it out!
Alyssa Rivers
How do you make such delicious things and have such amazing pictures!? You are amazing!! And I am obsessed with banana cream anything so I will have to give this a try!!
Daniel Hoyler
Ok, found your wonderful site via Pinterest and this fudge. I am not a fan of sprinkles, but do not begrudge anyone that joy so sprinkle on. I decided to change one other thing; I went without the crust and right after cooking it all down, I added broken pieces of vanilla wafer - wala - banana pudding fudge! Flavor is wonderful, thanks for recipe
Lindsay @ Life, Love and Sugar
Banana anything totally rocks my world! This fudge looks amazing!
Lori @ A Bright and Beautiful Life
Your fudge looks and sounds delicious, and it's super cute. Perfect for an upcoming baby shower I'm hosting.
Shannah @ Just Us Four
Visiting from the party over at the Gunny Sack! This fudge looks amazing. My husband loves banana cream pie so I bet he would adore this fudge.
Pam
Wow...these look amazing. Your food photography is unbelievable. Great job...it's what I aspire to be like! I'm your newest follower...Mom on Timeout shared this on Facebook and that is how I found you! I can't wait to try the recipe...I pinned it on my MUST TRY board!
Pam @ The Patriotic Pam
Liz Fourez
All your banana recipes make my happy... keep 'em coming girl! Thanks so much for sharing : )
Liz
TidyMom
Brilliant!! I love this idea!!
Thanks for linking up to the party Jocelyn! I featured your post in my wrap up http://tidymom.net/2013/spring-easter-craft-ideas/
Happy St. Paddy's Day!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thank you so much Cheryl!!!
danielle
These look amazing! I wanted to let you know that I featured this today in my "What I Bookmarked This Week post." Stop by and see!
Tasha
I made this yesterday and had some doubts before making it because sometimes my fudge doesn't turn out. This is so easy to make and it tastes amazing! The first thing I thought of when I tasted it, is how much it tastes like banana laffy taffy! I used the mini Oreos and crushed them up for my crust! I planned on adding sprinkles and chocolate on top...but my boyfriend and I decided tht it was perfect the way it was!!! Very yummy!!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Yay for trying the fudge!! You are right it does kind of have that laffy taffy taste! I bet the Oreos made it just perfect!!! Thanks for sharing with me...I love to hear what readers think!!!
DeDe@DesignedDecor
Wow, These look so yummy! I like all the banana recipes! Peanut butter too!
Alison Wood
Wow. You speak to my heart. Banana Cream Fudge?! I live in a tropical country that is overflowing with bananas and sweetened condensed milk:) Yay! Perfect recipe for my family!
I notice that every time I visit a link party and pick what links I want to visit, they are yours! You are a blogging hero to me and I am trying to improve my blog. I just started in October and am purchasing tiers and cake stands for better food pics. Also, my hubby and I are working on the lighting. Thanks for all the yummy recipes!
Visiting from Pint-sized Treasures
Jocelyn Brubaker
Well, girl, you get the best comment of the day award!! I am seriously smiling so huge right now...you made my night for sure!!!! Thank you so much! And yay for getting started in the bloggy world. Cake stands and lighting make it that much more fun!!!
jen
so adorable and happy! can't wait to try this. maybe I'll make fudge more than once a year now 🙂
ps...I made the banana toffee cake with fat free cream cheese and it came out great!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Fudge definitely needs made more than once a year. And yay for the fat free cream cheese working in the cake. I should experiment with fat free more often!
Jessica@AKitchenAddiction
I love how cheery and festive this fudge is! It's perfect for putting a smile on your face during these gray days! I need to experiment more with pudding fudge!
Jocelyn Brubaker
This is for sure a smile inducing fudge!!! Jump on the pudding train with me...it's super fun 🙂
Elena
Sooo in love with your blog, you post incredible recipes!!! By the way, I’m hosting a Link-Up party and would be thrilled if you decided to participate!!!
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Jocelyn Brubaker
Awe thank you so much Elena!!!
Hayley @ The Domestic Rebel
I'm in LOVE with this fudge, girl! Banana cream anything is my favorite and your fudge recipes always look so decadent and perfect.
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thank you so much Hayley!!! You would definitely love this fudge so much!!!
Brenda
All the banana recipes ... I think that I'm going bananas! Love it and pinned it 😉
Jocelyn Brubaker
Stick around here long enough and yes, you will go bananas 🙂
Tanya Schroeder
Looks pretty perfect! Especially with that drizzle and those sprinkles! I'm loving the banana recipes!
Jocelyn Brubaker
The banana recipes will probably never stop 🙂