Not Yo’ Mama’s Banana Pudding
A cherished Southern classic elevated with creamy layers and a delightful cookie crunch, this dessert is both nostalgic and indulgently rich.
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 15 minutes mins
- 2 cups whole milk
- 6 to 8 ripe bananas sliced
- 1 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened
- 1 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 5-ounce box instant French vanilla pudding mix
- 1 12-ounce container frozen whipped topping, thawed, or an equal quantity of sweetened whipped cream
- 2 bags Chessmen cookies
Arrange one package of Chessmen cookies evenly across the base of a 13x9x2-inch dish, then layer the banana slices over the cookies. In a mixing bowl, combine the pudding mix with the milk and beat thoroughly using a handheld electric mixer until well blended. In a separate bowl, beat together the cream cheese and sweetened condensed milk until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Gently fold the whipped topping into the cream cheese blend. Combine this with the prepared pudding mixture and stir until uniformly incorporated. Pour the resulting mixture over the banana and cookie layers in the dish. Top with the remaining bag of cookies. Cover and refrigerate until chilled and ready to serve.