Not Your Mama’s Banana Pudding
Not Your Mama’s Banana Pudding is a rich and creamy no-bake dessert that is loaded with fresh banana slices, a creamy pudding mixture, and crunchy chessman cookies.
Inspired By
This Banana Pudding Dessert is inspired by Paula Dean’s Banana Pudding this recipe is so good I had to make it myself and share it with all of you!
No-bake desserts like my Banana Split Cake, Strawberry Icebox Cake, Smores No-bake Cheesecake, or even this Strawberry Cheesecake Donut are my favorite thing to make for a cookout or family gathering this banana pudding did not disappoint it was gone in minutes and I had several people asking for the recipe.
Ingredients for Not Your Mama’s Banana Pudding
Just a few ingredients
Step-By-Step Directions For Banana Pudding
Step One: Line Baking Sheet
- Line a 9×13 baking dish with 20 chessman cookies, lay the banana slices over the cookies, and set aside.
Second Step: Prepare Filling
- In a large mixing bowl, whip together the cream cheese with the sweetened condensed milk using a handheld electric mixer until fully combined and smooth.
- To the mixing bowl, add the vanilla pudding mix and milk, and mix using an electric mixer on low until fully incorporated and smooth.
- Store the pudding mixture in the refrigerator for 5-10 minutes to allow the pudding to set up.
- Once set, gently fold in the whipped topping until incorporated and fluffy.
Last Step: Layer Banana Pudding
- Pour the pudding mixture over the cookies and bananas into the baking dish.
- Spread evenly and place 20 more cookies on the top.
- Cover and let set in the refrigerator for 2 hours before serving.
- Enjoy!
Tips & Tricks
- Store the pudding mixture in the refrigerator for 5-10 minutes to allow the pudding to set up before layering it in the pan.
- To avoid the bananas from getting brown brush them with lemon juice, lime, or even pineapple juice.
- Let the Banana Pudding Set in the fridge for at least 2 hours but best if sets for 24 hours before serving.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Cover with plastic wrap or foil and store in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Yes, you can freeze the pudding when you defrost it the cookies may become soggy.
Yes, you can make this no-bake dessert ahead of time! Make this recipe as directed cover and leave it in the fridge for 23-48 hours.
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Not Your Mama's Banana Pudding
Not Your Mama’s Banana Pudding is a rich and creamy no-bake dessert that is loaded with fresh banana slices, a creamy pudding mixture, and crunchy chessman cookies.
Ingredients
- 2 Packs Pepperidge Farms Chessman Cookies
- 4 Bananas, Peeled and Sliced
- 8 Ounces Cream Cheese, Softened
- 14 Ounces Sweetened Condensed Milk
- 1 5 Ounce Vanilla Pudding Mix
- 2 Cups Whole Milk
- 12 Ounces Refrigerated Whipped Topping
Instructions
- Line a 9x13 baking dish with 20 chessman cookies, lay the banana slices over the cookies and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, whip together the cream cheese with the Sweetened Condensed milk using a handheld electric mixer until fully combined and smooth.
- To the mixing bowl, add the vanilla pudding mix and milk, mix using an eclectic mixer on low until fully incorporated and smooth.
- Store the pudding mixture in the refrigerator for 5-10 minutes to allow the pudding to set up.
- Once set, gently fold in the whipped topping until incorporated and fluffy.
- Pour the pudding mixture over the cookies and bananas in the baking dish. Spread evenly and place 20 more cookies on the top.
- Cover and let set in the refrigerator for 2 hours before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 10 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 499Total Fat: 24gSaturated Fat: 16gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 46mgSodium: 383mgCarbohydrates: 66gFiber: 1gSugar: 60gProtein: 8g
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The ingredients say sweetened condensed milk, the direction say evaporated milk, which one is it??