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Banana Pudding with Vanilla Wafers and Cream Cheese Layer Recipe

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A classic and luscious Banana Pudding dessert featuring a buttery vanilla wafer crust, creamy layers of sweetened cream cheese and instant vanilla pudding, fresh sliced bananas, and topped with fluffy whipped cream. This no-bake treat is chilled to perfection and garnished with additional vanilla wafers and bananas, perfect for a crowd-pleasing dessert.

  • Author: Lilya
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 4 hours 25 minutes
  • Yield: 9 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Crust

  • 1 ½ Cups vanilla wafers
  • ¼ Cup granulated sugar
  • 4 Tablespoons salted butter (melted)

Cream Cheese Layer

  • 8 Ounces cream cheese (at room temperature)
  • ¾ Cup sweetened condensed milk
  • ½ Cup heavy cream

Pudding Layer

  • 1 Package instant vanilla pudding mix (3.4-Ounce)
  • 1 ½ Cups half and half
  • 20 vanilla wafers
  • 2 or 3 bananas (large, sliced)

Whipped Cream Topping

  • 1 Cup heavy cream (very cold)
  • ½ Cup sweetened condensed milk

Garnish

  • Vanilla wafer cookies
  • Bananas (sliced)

Instructions

  1. Make the Crust: In a food processor, pulse the vanilla wafers until finely crushed. Add granulated sugar and melted butter, then pulse again until the crumbs are evenly moistened. Press the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of an 8 or 9-inch baking dish. Place in the refrigerator while preparing the filling.
  2. Prepare the Cream Cheese Layer: In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, sweetened condensed milk, and heavy cream until light and creamy. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the chilled crust. Arrange an even layer of sliced bananas over the cream cheese layer.
  3. Prepare the Pudding Layer: In a separate bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix and half and half until thickened, about 2 minutes. Spoon the pudding evenly over the banana layer and smooth the top. Lay the vanilla wafers evenly over the pudding layer.
  4. Make the Whipped Cream Topping: In another bowl, whip the cold heavy cream with sweetened condensed milk until medium peaks form. Spread the whipped topping over the dessert and smooth the surface.
  5. Chill the Dessert: Chill the assembled dessert for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, to allow layers to set and flavors to meld.
  6. Add Toppings: Just before serving, decorate the top with extra vanilla wafer cookies and sliced bananas for an attractive presentation and added texture.

Notes

  • For best results, use large ripe bananas for sweetness and texture.
  • Chilling for at least 4 hours helps the flavors to meld and the pudding layers to set firmly.
  • If desired, substitute light cream or half and half for heavy cream in some layers for a lighter dessert.
  • To add more texture, consider sprinkling chopped nuts between layers.
  • This dessert is best served cold and consumed within 2 days for optimal freshness.

Find it online: https://familyhomemeals.com/banana-pudding-with-vanilla-wafers-and-cream-cheese-layer-recipe/