# Banana Pudding

This is a perfect banana pudding for a summer dessert, and it is simple and easy to make.

- Total time: 240 min
- Cuisine: American
- Category: Dessert
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 box vanilla wafers
- 6 tablespoons melted butter
- 8 ounces room temperature cream cheese
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- 5.1 ounces vanilla instant pudding
- 3 cups milk
- 3.4 ounces banana cream pudding
- 2 cups milk
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup powdered sugar
- 3 bananas
- 2 packages Chessmen butter cookies

## Instructions

1. Crush the vanilla wafers into a coarse crumble, it's okay if they are not all finely crushed.
2. Add 6 tablespoons of melted butter to the crushed vanilla wafers.
3. Mix the butter and crushed wafers thoroughly until combined.
4. Pour the mixture into a baking pan and press it down to form an even crust.
5. Bake the crust at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for approximately 6 to 7 minutes, making sure not to burn it.
6. Let the baked crust cool completely, or put it in the freezer for about 10 minutes.
7. In a large bowl, combine 8 ounces of room temperature cream cheese, 14 ounces of sweetened condensed milk, one large box of vanilla instant pudding, and one small box of banana cream pudding.
8. Add the amount of milk that the pudding directions call for (3 cups for vanilla pudding and 2 cups for banana cream pudding).
9. Mix the ingredients together until smooth; make sure to mix up the softened cream cheese before adding cold milk to avoid lumps.
10. Set the pudding mixture in the fridge while preparing the whipped cream.
11. In a separate bowl, add 2 cups of heavy cream and 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract.
12. Whip the heavy cream and vanilla extract until soft peaks form, being careful not to over-whip it.
13. Take about half of the whipped cream and gently fold it into the pudding mixture until combined.
14. To the remaining whipped cream, add about half a cup of powdered sugar and mix until fully incorporated.
15. Slice approximately three bananas.
16. Layer the sliced bananas over the cooled crust.
17. Pour the pudding mixture over the banana layer and spread it evenly.
18. Place one layer of Chessmen butter cookies on top of the pudding mixture.
19. Add another layer of sliced bananas over the cookies.
20. Pipe the remaining whipped cream on top of the banana and cookie layer and smooth it out evenly.
21. Place another layer of Chessmen butter cookies on top of the whipped cream.
22. Cover the banana pudding and place it in the fridge for about 4 hours to overnight to allow it to set.
23. Serve and enjoy!

## Equipment

- food processor
- large bowl
- baking pan
- whisk
- electric mixer
- spatula
- ziploc bag
- knife

## Tips

- Do not over-whip the cream.
- Mix the softened cream cheese before adding cold milk.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight for best results.
- Use ripe bananas for a sweeter flavor.
- Adjust the amount of powdered sugar in the whipped cream to your taste.
- Use a piping bag or a ziploc bag with the corner cut for easy and even distribution of whipped cream.
- Ensure the wafer crust is completely cool before adding the filling to prevent melting or sogginess.
- The chessmen cookies on top make a beautiful presentation and add a nice buttery flavor.
- This dessert is very simple and easy to make, perfect for satisfying your cravings and a great summer dessert.
- The combination of creamy pudding, vanilla crumbles, and banana creates a delightful nostalgic taste.
- This recipe is for a perfect summer dessert, easy to make and very satisfying.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTHbXUac7LvCK-P80oX/
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- Extracted: 2025-07-05

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