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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.
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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.
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Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the crust to form a creamy middle layer.
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In another bowl, mix the second box of banana pudding with 2 cups of cold milk. Whisk until thickened.
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Pour the thickened pudding mixture over the cream cheese layer, smoothing it evenly.
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Arrange banana slices evenly over the pudding layer.
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Cover and refrigerate the assembled dish for at least 3 hours to set and develop flavors.
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Slice and serve chilled. Optionally garnish with whipped cream or extra vanilla wafer crumbs.