Banana Pudding with Cream Cheese (No Bake Recipe)
This Banana Pudding with Cream Cheese is one of those classic desserts that never goes out of style. With layers of creamy pudding, sweet banana slices, and a delightful crunch from vanilla wafers, it's a dessert that's loved by all generations.
Equipment
- Large Mixing Bowl
- hand mixer
- 9" x 13" Glass Dish or Pan
- Plastic Wrap
Ingredients
- 11 oz. box Nilla wafers
- 8 oz. cream cheese softened
- 1 5 oz box instant banana pudding
- 3 cups whole milk cold
- 16 oz. Cool Whip thawed
- 5-6 ripe bananas plus more for garnish
Instructions
- Place softened cream cheese in a large bowl and mix with a hand mixer until smooth (about 30 seconds).
- Add the instant pudding mix and cold milk to the cream cheese and start mixing on low speed. Increase the mixer speed and blend to combine. Let stand for 5 minutes.
- While the pudding is setting up, cut the bananas into slices that are about ¼-inch thick. Set aside.
- Fold in ½ of the Cool Whip to the cream cheese mixture until completely incorporated.
- Place a single layer of vanilla wafers in the bottom of a 9"x 13" glass casserole dish (or baking pan).
- Add ½ of the pudding mixture, spreading it evenly over the wafers.
- Add a layer of sliced bananas on top of the pudding.
- Repeat by adding another layer of cookies, the remaining pudding, and sliced bananas.
- Top with remaining Cool Whip to cover fresh bananas.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or until cold. Garnish with crushed cookies, more banana slices and whipped cream.
Notes
Storage and Freezing:
This Easy Banana Pudding may be made one day ahead. Cover with plastic wrap or in an airtight container, and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Freezing is not recommended for this dessert.
Notes/FAQs:
- I had about 5 vanilla wafer cookies left after making the layers. I crushed those cookies and used them to sprinkle on the top of the dessert.
- If you can't find instant banana pudding mix, vanilla is a good substitute.
- Two small 3-ounce boxes of pudding mix may be used in place of the larger 5-ounce size.
Nutrition
Calories: 242kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 4gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.05gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 161mgPotassium: 266mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 338IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 102mgIron: 0.1mg
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