Description
This Best Banana Pudding is an irresistible dessert that layers creamy vanilla pudding, fresh bananas, and soft cookies for the ultimate comfort treat! A delightful no-bake recipe that’s perfect for potlucks, family dinners, or holiday gatherings
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 bags Pepperidge Farm Chessmen Cookies OR 2 bags Vanilla Wafers
- 6 to 8 bananas, sliced
- 2 cups milk
- 1 (5 oz.) box French Vanilla pudding
- 1 (8 oz.) package cream cheese
- 1 (14 oz.) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 (12 oz.) container frozen whipped topping, thawed (or equal amount sweetened whipped cream)
Instructions
- Layer the Base: Line the bottom of a 13×9-inch dish with one bag of cookies and layer sliced bananas on top.
- Make the Pudding: In a medium bowl, combine milk and pudding mix. Blend well using an electric mixer.
- Prepare the Cream: In another bowl, beat cream cheese and condensed milk together until smooth. Fold in the whipped topping.
- Combine and Layer: Add the cream cheese mixture to the pudding and stir until fully blended. Pour the mixture over the cookies and bananas in the dish.
- Finish with Cookies: Top with the remaining cookies.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate for at least 2 hours (or until set) before serving
Notes
- Make Ahead Tip: This dessert tastes even better when made the day before to allow the flavors to meld.
- Substitute vanilla wafers for Chessmen cookies if desired for a more classic flavor.
- Add a touch of cinnamon for extra warmth
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg