Description
This classic banana delight pudding blends rich Caribbean flavors with creamy texture. Layers of ripe bananas, vanilla custard, and crumbled cookies create a delectable dessert you’ll savor to the last spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ripe bananas
- 2 boxes of vanilla wafers
- 1 box of Chessman cookies (optional)
- 2 cups (473 ml) of cold milk (whole, oat, or almond)
- 14 oz (414 ml) of sweet condensed milk
- 8 oz (226 g) of softened cream cheese (room temperature)
- 8 oz (226 g) of Cool Whip
- 2 boxes of instant pudding mix (vanilla or French vanilla)
- 1 tsp (5 ml) of vanilla extract
Instructions
- Pudding Foundation: Whisk pudding mix with cold milk until achieving a silky, lump-free texture. Chill in refrigerator for 30 minutes to stabilize.
- Cream Cheese Fusion: Beat cream cheese with sweetened condensed milk and vanilla extract until completely smooth. Gently fold in Cool Whip to maintain a light, airy consistency.
- Mixture Unification: Combine chilled pudding and cream cheese mixtures, stirring until achieving a uniform, creamy blend.
- Layering Technique: Create a base layer of vanilla wafer cookies in the serving dish. Spread pudding mixture evenly, then arrange banana slices to cover the entire surface.
- Structural Build: Repeat layering process – wafers, pudding mixture, and banana slices – creating three distinct tiers. Ensure the top layer is a smooth pudding surface.
- Flavor Melding: Cover dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight, allowing ingredients to harmonize and develop a rich, cohesive flavor profile.
- Finishing Flourish: Before serving, embellish with Chessman cookies and drizzle caramel for an elegant, decadent presentation.
Notes
- Chill for Success: Refrigerating the pudding overnight allows flavors to meld and develop a richer, more complex taste profile.
- Prevent Browning: Toss banana slices in a bit of lemon juice to prevent discoloration and maintain their fresh appearance.
- Texture Tip: Use ripe, soft bananas for the best flavor and easier layering in the dessert.
- Cookie Crunch Strategy: Slightly crush some vanilla wafers to create a more interesting texture and ensure even cookie distribution throughout the layers.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 335
- Sugar: 27 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 32 mg