Banana Pudding 🍌🥣: A Classic, Creamy Delight

This Banana Pudding is a timeless dessert, layered with vanilla wafers, ripe bananas, and a luscious blend of pudding and cream cheese. It’s the perfect dessert for gatherings or a sweet treat at home.

Ingredients:

• 11 oz box Vanilla Wafers
• 4 to 6 bananas, sliced
• 2 cups milk
• 1 (5 oz) box Instant French Vanilla pudding
• 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, at room temperature
• 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
• 1 (12 oz) container frozen whipped topping, thawed (or equal amount sweetened whipped cream)

Instructions:

1. Layer the Dish:

• Cover the bottom of a 9×13-inch dish with half of the vanilla wafers.
• Slice the bananas into 1/4 to 1/2 inch thickness and layer them over the wafers.

1. Prepare the Pudding:

• In a medium bowl, use a hand mixer to combine the milk and instant pudding mix until smooth and thickened.

1. Mix the Cream Cheese Layer:

• In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and sweetened condensed milk together until smooth and creamy.
• Gently fold in the whipped topping using a rubber spatula.

1. Combine and Layer:

• Fold the prepared pudding into the cream cheese mixture until well combined.
• Pour this creamy mixture over the wafers and bananas in the dish, spreading it evenly.
• Top with the remaining vanilla wafers.

1. Chill and Serve:

• Refrigerate the pudding for at least 1 hour to allow it to set and the flavors to meld together.

Serving Suggestion:

Serve this Banana Pudding chilled for a refreshing and creamy dessert that’s perfect for any occasion.

Prep Time: 10 minutes | Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes (including chilling) | Servings: 15

Enjoy this classic Banana Pudding, a creamy and comforting dessert that everyone will love! 🍌✨

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