Not Yo’ Mama’s Banana Pudding

🍌 Not Yo’ Mama’s Banana Pudding Recipe

Treat yourself to layers of smooth pudding, fluffy cream, sweet bananas, and crunchy vanilla wafers—all in one unforgettable dessert.

🛒 Ingredients

👩‍🍳 Directions

1. Mix the Pudding: In a large bowl, whisk together the vanilla pudding mix and cold milk until thickened and smooth. Set aside.
2. Blend the Cream Base: In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add in the sweetened condensed milk and mix until fully combined.
3. Fold in the Whipped Topping: Gently fold the whipped topping into the cream cheese mixture until fluffy and uniform.
4. Add Flavor: Stir in the vanilla extract to enhance the cream mixture’s richness.
5. Combine with Pudding: Gradually add the prepared pudding to the cream mixture, folding gently to avoid deflating the texture.
6. Slice the Bananas: Cut bananas into even rounds and set aside.
7. Assemble the Layers: In a trifle dish or deep glass bowl, layer vanilla wafers along the bottom, followed by banana slices, then a generous layer of the creamy pudding mixture.
8. Repeat the Layers: Continue layering—wafers, bananas, cream—until all ingredients are used. Ensure the final layer is the pudding mixture.
9. Top It Off: Crumble a few extra vanilla wafers on top for a pretty (and crunchy) finish.
10. Chill and Serve: Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight. This gives the layers time to set and the flavors to fully develop.