Description
Creamy banana delight pudding brings comfort and nostalgia to dessert tables with its rich, smooth texture. Chocolate shavings and caramel drizzle elevate this classic treat, ensuring you savor each delightful spoonful of pure indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 ripe bananas
- 2 boxes of vanilla wafers
- 1 box of Chessman cookies (optional)
Dairy and Liquid Ingredients:
- 2 cups of cold milk (whole, oat, or almond)
- 14 ounces (414 milliliters) of sweet condensed milk
- 8 ounces (226 grams) of softened cream cheese (room temperature)
- 8 ounces (226 grams) of Cool Whip
Flavoring and Mix Ingredients:
- 2 boxes of instant pudding mix (vanilla or French vanilla)
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) of vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the vanilla pudding base by whisking the pudding mix with cold milk until achieving a silky, lump-free consistency. Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for half an hour to stabilize.
- Meanwhile, create a luxurious cream cheese blend by thoroughly beating cream cheese with sweetened condensed milk and vanilla extract until completely smooth.
- Gently incorporate Cool Whip into the cream cheese mixture, ensuring a light and airy texture without deflating the whipped cream.
- Merge the chilled pudding and cream cheese mixtures, stirring until the combination becomes uniform and creamy.
- Construct the dessert’s foundation by arranging a layer of vanilla wafer cookies at the bottom of your serving dish.
- Carefully spread a portion of the pudding mixture over the cookie base, creating an even coating.
- Arrange a generous layer of fresh banana slices atop the pudding, covering the entire surface.
- Repeat the layering process, alternating between vanilla wafers, pudding mixture, and banana slices until you complete three distinct layers.
- Ensure the final layer is a smooth pudding surface, creating an elegant top.
- Seal the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight, allowing flavors to harmonize and texture to set perfectly.
- Before serving, garnish with Chessman cookies and drizzle caramel for an indulgent finishing touch.
Notes
- Chilling time is crucial for developing rich, creamy textures and allowing flavors to blend seamlessly.
- Layering technique transforms simple ingredients into a visually stunning and deliciously complex dessert.
- Make ahead and refrigerate overnight for maximum taste and convenience, perfect for dinner parties or family gatherings.
- Use ripe, soft bananas for the most intense natural sweetness and smooth texture.
- Optional caramel and Chessman cookie garnish elevates the presentation and adds delightful crunch and extra flavor dimension.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg