Banana Pudding Lush (Printable Version)

Lush dessert with creamy layers, ripe bananas, and a buttery vanilla wafer crust chilled to perfection.

# Everything You’ll Need:

→ Crust

01 - 2 cups crushed vanilla wafers
02 - 1/2 cup melted butter

→ Cream Cheese Layer

03 - 8 oz softened cream cheese
04 - 1 box instant banana pudding mix
05 - 2 cups cold milk

→ Banana Layer

06 - 2 ripe bananas, sliced
07 - 1 box instant banana pudding mix
08 - 2 cups cold milk

# Steps to Cook:

01 - Combine crushed vanilla wafers and melted butter in a bowl. Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish to form a firm base.
02 - In a separate bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Add instant banana pudding mix and 2 cups of cold milk. Whisk until the mixture thickens.
03 - Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the crust to form a creamy middle layer.
04 - In another bowl, mix the second box of banana pudding with 2 cups of cold milk. Whisk until thickened.
05 - Pour the thickened pudding mixture over the cream cheese layer, smoothing it evenly.
06 - Arrange banana slices evenly over the pudding layer.
07 - Cover and refrigerate the assembled dish for at least 3 hours to set and develop flavors.
08 - Slice and serve chilled. Optionally garnish with whipped cream or extra vanilla wafer crumbs.

# Extra Suggestions:

01 - For best results, ensure the dessert is fully chilled before serving to enhance the layered texture.