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Paula Deen Banana Pudding: 10 Secrets for the Ultimate Creamy Dessert


  • Author: Ginger
  • Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x

Description

A legendary Southern no-bake dessert featuring French vanilla pudding, cream cheese, and buttery Chessmen cookies for a rich, cake-like finish.


Ingredients

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  • 2 bags Pepperidge Farm Chessmen cookies
  • 6 to 8 bananas, sliced
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1 (5-ounce) box instant French vanilla pudding mix
  • 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 (12-ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed

Instructions

  1. Line a 9×13 dish with one bag of cookies and top with sliced bananas.
  2. Whisk milk and pudding mix until thickened; set aside.
  3. Beat cream cheese and condensed milk until smooth.
  4. Fold whipped topping into cream cheese mixture, then fold that into the pudding.
  5. Pour mixture over bananas and top with the remaining bag of cookies.
  6. Chill for at least 4 hours before serving.

Notes

No-bake, easy to make ahead, extremely rich and creamy, serves a large crowd.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes

Nutrition

  • Calories: 450 kcal