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Banana Pudding With Cream Cheese

A creamy and luscious banana pudding featuring a delightful twist with cream cheese for a rich and velvety dessert.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 3 hours
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert, Sweet Treat
Cuisine: American, Southern
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 box vanilla wafers
  • 4 pieces ripe bananas, sliced Use fresh and ripe bananas for optimal sweetness.
  • 1 cup cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 3 cups milk
  • 1 box instant vanilla pudding mix
  • to taste whipped cream for topping Optional; top with additional banana slices if desired.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar together until smooth.
  2. In another bowl, prepare the instant vanilla pudding mix according to the package instructions, using 3 cups of milk. Mix well until it thickens.
  3. Fold the cream cheese mixture into the prepared pudding until it’s well blended.
Layering
  1. In a serving dish, start by layering vanilla wafers on the bottom.
  2. Add a layer of banana slices followed by a layer of the cream cheese-pudding mixture.
  3. Repeat the layering until all ingredients are used.
Topping and Chilling
  1. Top the dish with whipped cream and, if desired, additional banana slices.
  2. Refrigerate for a few hours to allow the flavors to meld before serving.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for about 3-4 days. For best texture, assemble layers just before serving to keep the wafers from getting too soggy.