Banana Pudding
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4.6
Banana Pudding
Description
The Banana Pudding recipe assembles a creamy vanilla pudding by blending instant pudding mix with milk, softened cream cheese, sweetened condensed milk, and whipped topping. The layered dessert uses Pepperidge Farm Chessmen cookies to form crisp layers interspersed with sliced bananas and the pudding mixture. This assembly results in a rich, smooth pudding with the soft texture of bananas and a subtle crunch from the cookies. Refrigeration is key for firming up the pudding and melding flavors. Variations in pudding flavorings can be used for different tastes. The final dessert is served chilled and presents an indulgent but balanced combination of creamy, fruity, and crunchy textures.
Ingredients
- 40 chessman cookies about 2 packages
- 5 ounce vanilla pudding mix 5 oz box, instant
- 1 ½ cups milk
- 8 ounce cream cheese softened (1 package)
- 14 oz sweetened condensed milk (1 can)
- 2 cups Cool Whip or whipped cream
- 4 medium banana sliced
Instructions
- Prep: Line the bottom of a 8x8x2-inch baking dish with lady chessmen cookies. You should be able to get 5 across by 4 down, so 20 cookies per layer.
- Make Pudding: In a bowl, combine the milk, pudding mix and blend using a handheld electric mixer until smooth. Set aside and let it set.
- Mix & Combine: Using another bowl, combine the cream cheese and condensed milk together and mix until smooth. Fold the whipped topping into the cream cheese mixture. Add the cream cheese mixture to the pudding mixture and stir until well blended.
- Assemble: Pour half the mixture over the first layer of the cookies then top with the sliced bananas. Top with remaining cream cheese mixture and spread evenly over the bananas. Finally top with another layer of chessman cookies.
- Chill & Serve: Refrigerate for at least a couple hours before serving.
Notes
- Chill the assembled pudding for at least 2 hours to allow it to firm up properly; overnight chilling yields the best texture.
- Vanilla wafers can substitute for Chessmen cookies if unavailable.
- Feel free to experiment with different pudding flavors like butterscotch or chocolate to vary the dessert.
- Store leftovers sealed in the refrigerator up to 1 week or freeze tightly wrapped for up to 3 months; thaw in the fridge before serving.
- You can layer bananas either directly on cookies or between pudding layers, depending on preference.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 301 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 301kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 50g | 17% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 19mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 322mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 318mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 31g | 62% |
| Vitamin A | 245IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 98mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.6
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