Description
Banana Pudding Lush is a no-bake, creamy layered dessert with a buttery vanilla wafer crust, fluffy cream cheese filling, rich banana pudding, and sweet whipped topping—topped with fresh bananas and crunchy wafers for the ultimate nostalgic treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box vanilla wafers, crushed (about 2½ cups crumbs)
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 (8 oz) tub whipped topping (Cool Whip), divided
- 2 (3.4 oz) boxes instant banana pudding mix
- 3 cups cold milk
- 2 ripe bananas, sliced (for garnish)
- Crushed vanilla wafers (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix the crushed vanilla wafers with melted butter until fully combined. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9×13-inch glass dish to form an even crust. Chill for 15 minutes.
- Beat the softened cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth and creamy. Gently fold in half of the whipped topping.
- Spread the cream cheese layer evenly over the chilled crust, smoothing the top.
- Spoon and spread a generous layer of whipped topping over the cream cheese mixture.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the instant banana pudding mix with cold milk until it thickens (about 2 minutes). Spread the pudding evenly over the whipped topping layer.
- Sprinkle a layer of crushed vanilla wafers over the banana pudding for added texture and flavor.
- Top the dessert with the remaining whipped topping, smoothing it gently with a spatula.
- Arrange fresh banana slices around the edges and sprinkle additional crushed wafers in the center for garnish.
- Cover and chill the dessert in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use ripe bananas for best flavor and texture.
- Make a day ahead to allow flavors to fully develop.
- Serve chilled for a refreshing, creamy treat.
- Use a sharp knife to slice cleanly through layers.
- Substitute vanilla pudding if banana flavor is too strong.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (1/12 of pan)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg