Banana Pudding Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese (softened)
• 1 can sweetened condensed milk
• 1 package vanilla pudding mix (French vanilla works great)
• 1 pint heavy whipping cream
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• Sugar (to taste)
• Cookies (Maria cookies, Chessmen, or vanilla wafers)
• Ripe bananas (sliced)

Instructions

1. Cream Cheese Mixture

• In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth.
• Add the sweetened condensed milk and mix until fully combined and creamy.
• Set aside.

2. Prepare the Pudding

• In a separate bowl, prepare the vanilla pudding according to the package directions.
• Set aside to thicken.

3. Whipped Cream

• In another bowl, add the heavy whipping cream, vanilla extract, and sugar.
• Beat on high speed until stiff peaks form.
• Taste and adjust sugar as needed.

4. Combine

• Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until smooth and fluffy.
• Then fold in the prepared pudding until everything is well combined.

Assembly (Layering)

1    Spread a thin layer of pudding mixture on the bottom.

2    Add a layer of cookies.

3    Add a layer of sliced bananas.

4    Add another layer of pudding mixture.

• Repeat the layers 2 more times, ending with pudding on top.

Tips

• Chill for at least 4 hours (overnight is even better) so the flavors blend and cookies soften.
• Use ripe bananas for the best sweetness and flavor