Layered Banana Pudding (Printable Version)
Creamy layers of banana, vanilla pudding, and crispy wafers come together in a quick, chilled dessert.
# Ingredients List:
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8 ounces cream cheese, softened to room temperature
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14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
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2 cups whole milk
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8 ounces whipped topping (Cool Whip), thawed
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5 ounces instant vanilla pudding mix
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2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
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5 to 7 medium bananas, peeled and sliced into 0.5 cm coins
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12 ounces Nilla Wafers
# How to Make It:
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In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and fluffy.
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Add sweetened condensed milk, instant vanilla pudding mix, whole milk, and vanilla extract to the bowl. Mix thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
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Fold in half of the whipped topping gently until evenly blended into the pudding mixture.
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Line a 33 x 23 cm (9 x 13 inch) baking dish with a single layer of Nilla Wafers. Spread half of the banana slices evenly over the cookies.
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Spread half of the prepared pudding mixture on top of the banana layer, then add another layer of Nilla Wafers.
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Repeat the layering steps with the remaining banana slices and pudding mixture, finishing with pudding on top.
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Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours or preferably overnight to allow flavors to meld.
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Before serving, optionally top the pudding with additional Nilla Wafers and banana slices for decoration.
# Extra Tips:
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Refrigerating longer may cause the bananas to brown, but the pudding remains safe and delicious to eat.