Description

This Paula Deen Banana Pudding is a rich and creamy twist on the classic Southern dessert. It layers sweet bananas, buttery cookies, and a smooth vanilla pudding made extra special with cream cheese and whipped topping. Perfect for potlucks, holidays, or just a sweet treat any day!

Ingredients

1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
1 1/2 cups cold water
1 (3.4 oz) package instant vanilla pudding mix
1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
1 (12 oz) container frozen whipped topping, thawed (like Cool Whip)
1 (11 oz) box vanilla wafer cookies (such as Nilla Wafers)
4 bananas, sliced

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Instructions

In a mixing bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk and cold water until well combined.
Add the instant pudding mix and whisk until smooth. Refrigerate for at least 5 minutes or until it sets up slightly.
In another bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth and fluffy.
Gently fold the pudding mixture into the cream cheese until fully combined.
Fold in the whipped topping until smooth and creamy.
In a 9×13-inch dish, layer half of the vanilla wafers on the bottom.
Top with a layer of sliced bananas.
Spread half of the pudding mixture over the bananas.
Repeat with another layer of wafers, bananas, and the remaining pudding mixture.

Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours (or overnight) before serving. Serve chilled.

Notes

Best served within 2 days for freshest banana flavor.
To prevent bananas from browning, dip them in lemon juice before layering.
For a firmer texture, chill overnight.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/12 of recipe
Calories: 360
Sugar: 29g
Sodium: 210mg
Fat: 17g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 48g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 35mg