Azoresgal~Life on an Island

This banana pudding recipe is super easy to make and is always a crowd pleaser.  It's rich, creamy, and indulgent. The combination of  condensed milk, pudding, whipped cream, bananas and vanilla wafers makes it a delicious dessert.  Did I mention it is also no-bake?? I love making it for our summer parties and get-togethers! Ingredients 1  can  Sweetened Condensed Milk 1 1/2 cups cold water 1  package instant vanilla pudding mix 3 cups whipping cream, whipped  vanilla wafers ( I used mini Maria cookies) 3 medium bananas,  thinly sliced ( I use about 7 ) Caramel topping (optional) Directions In large bowl, combine sweetened condensed milk and water. Add pudding mix; beat until well blended. Chill 10 minutes. Fold in whipped cream.  Into a trifle dish or other clear container, spoon in enough of the pudding mixture to cover the bottom. Top with a layer of vanilla wafers and a layer of banana slices and then cover with a ...

Brigadeiros are a classic party treat, the Brazilian cousin of the truffle. They are fudgy, chewy, chocolatey and wonderful. With only four ingredients, they are super easy to put together and fun to make with the kids. One word of warning, eating them out of the pot by the spoonful is dangerous, and may lead to a belly ache...just sayin'. Brigadeiro 1 can sweetened condensed milk -- (395g) 3 tablespoons chocolate powder (Nesquik) 1 tablespoon butter -- soft 1 package chocolate sprinkles or any other sprinkles you may like tiny paper cups for candy In a heavy saucepan, mix the milk, chocolate powder and butter. Stir to dissolve the chocolate. Put over low heat and stir constantly with a wooden spoon. Continue stirring and cooking until you are able to see the bottom of the pot, when you tilt the pan the mixture will just slide quickly. This should take 12- 15 minutes. Transfer to a greased plate. Let cool. Butter your hands and roll the mixture into small bal...