Classic Banana Pudding Delight

Ingredients

- 4 medium ripe bananas, sliced
- 1 package (3.4 oz) vanilla pudding mix
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups milk
- 1 box (11 oz) Nilla wafer cookies
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 2 cups whipped cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. Prepare the Pudding Mixture:
In a mixing bowl, combine the vanilla pudding mix and 2 cups of milk. Whisk thoroughly until the mixture begins to thicken, approximately 2 minutes. Set aside.

3. Blend the Cream Cheese Mixture:
In another bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add the sweetened condensed milk, continuing to beat until the mixture is well-combined and creamy.

4. Combine Creamy Layers:
Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully incorporated. Then, carefully blend in the prepared vanilla pudding mix.

5. Assemble the Dessert:
In a 9x13-inch baking dish, create a bottom layer of Nilla wafer cookies. Overlay the cookie base with a layer of sliced bananas. Pour half of the creamy pudding mixture over the bananas, ensuring even coverage. Repeat the layering process with another set of cookies, bananas, and the remaining pudding mixture.

6. Bake and Finish:
Bake the layered dessert in the preheated oven for 12 minutes. This process will help the flavors meld and enhance the overall texture. Allow to cool slightly.

7. Top with Sweetened Cream:
Once cooled, sift powdered sugar over the top and finish with an additional layer of whipped cream. Decorate with a few more wafer cookies and banana slices, if desired.

8. Chill for Best Results:
Refrigerate the dessert for at least 2 hours before serving to allow it to set fully and achieve optimal flavor and texture.

Total Time

PT2H40M
2 hours and 40 minutes

Type of Dish

Dessert

Keywords

Banana pudding, Cream cheese dessert, No-bake dessert, Classic pudding, Southern dessert, Nilla wafer dessert, Easy banana pudding, Creamy banana delight, Oven-baked pudding, Sweet banana treat

Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

Total: 2600 calories

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