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Graham Cracker Banana Icebox Cake

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A nostalgic no-bake dessert with layers of graham crackers, bananas, and creamy vanilla pudding, perfect for summer gatherings and potlucks.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 4 hours
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert, No-Bake
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 sleeve Graham crackers (about 1–2 sleeves, depending on layout) Use gluten-free if needed.
  • 3-4 pieces ripe but firm bananas Not overly brown.
  • 1 package vanilla pudding mix (instant or cook-and-serve per package) Instant mix works fastest.
  • 2 cups Milk Amount per pudding package—usually 2 cups for instant pudding.
  • 1-2 cups whipped cream or stabilized whipped topping For richer filling, fold mascarpone into the pudding.
  • optional Sliced almonds For added crunch.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Pour the milk into a mixing bowl and whisk in the vanilla pudding mix according to the package directions. Whisk until smooth and allow it to thicken (about 2–5 minutes for instant mix).
  2. Arrange a single, tight-fitting layer of graham crackers across the bottom of a 9x13-inch pan. Break crackers as needed to fill gaps.
  3. Spread a thin, even layer of the thickened pudding over the crackers.
  4. Slice bananas about 1/4-inch thick and place a single layer of banana slices on top of the pudding.
  5. Repeat the layers—graham crackers, pudding, bananas—until you reach the top of the pan, finishing with a pudding layer.
  6. Spread whipped cream over the top and sprinkle with sliced almonds if using.
  7. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, but preferably overnight, so the crackers soften and flavors meld.
  8. Slice into squares to serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15g

Notes

Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container or covered pan; best quality for 2–3 days. Bananas will brown and crackers will continue to soften over time.
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