Description
Indulge in the creamy, luscious layers of this Banana Pudding Lush, a delightful no-bake dessert that brings together the classic flavors of bananas, vanilla wafers, and a velvety cream cheese filling.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups crushed vanilla wafer cookies (plus extra for topping)
- 1/4 cup melted butter
For the Filling:
- 2 ripe bananas (sliced)
- 1 package (3.4 ounces) instant banana pudding mix
- 1 1/2 cups cold milk
- 1 block (8 ounces) cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 container (8 ounces) whipped topping (thawed)
- banana slices and vanilla wafer crumbs for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: Combine crushed vanilla wafers and melted butter. Press into the bottom of a baking dish.
- Prepare the Filling: Whisk banana pudding mix and cold milk until thickened. In another bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla. Fold in half of the whipped topping.
- Assemble: Layer cream cheese mixture, banana slices, banana pudding, and remaining whipped topping. Chill for at least 4 hours.
- Serve: Garnish with banana slices and wafer crumbs before serving.
Notes
- To prevent browning, toss bananas in lemon juice. For a firmer crust, bake before assembling. Best served chilled within 24 hours.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
