{"id":19628,"date":"2026-04-22T12:35:23","date_gmt":"2026-04-22T12:35:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/laprensanewspaper.com\/?p=19628"},"modified":"2026-04-22T12:35:23","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T12:35:23","slug":"banana-pudding-recipe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/laprensanewspaper.com\/index.php\/2026\/04\/22\/banana-pudding-recipe\/","title":{"rendered":"Banana Pudding Recipe"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Ingredients<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1 (8 oz) package cream cheese (softened)<\/li>\n<li>1 can sweetened condensed milk<\/li>\n<li>1 package vanilla pudding mix (French vanilla works great)<\/li>\n<li>1 pint heavy whipping cream<\/li>\n<li>2 teaspoons vanilla extract<\/li>\n<li>Sugar (to taste)<\/li>\n<li>Cookies (Maria cookies, Chessmen, or vanilla wafers)<\/li>\n<li>Ripe bananas (sliced)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Instructions<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Cream Cheese Mixture<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li>In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth.<\/li>\n<li>Add the sweetened condensed milk and mix until fully combined and creamy.<\/li>\n<li>Set aside.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li>Prepare the Pudding<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li>In a separate bowl, prepare the vanilla pudding according to the package directions.<\/li>\n<li>Set aside to thicken.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li>Whipped Cream<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li>In another bowl, add the heavy whipping cream, vanilla extract, and sugar.<\/li>\n<li>Beat on high speed until stiff peaks form.<\/li>\n<li>Taste and adjust sugar as needed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li>Combine<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li>Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until smooth and fluffy.<\/li>\n<li>Then fold in the prepared pudding until everything is well combined.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Assembly (Layering)<\/p>\n<p>1\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Spread a thin layer of pudding mixture on the bottom.<\/p>\n<p>2\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Add a layer of cookies.<\/p>\n<p>3\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Add a layer of sliced bananas.<\/p>\n<p>4\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Add another layer of pudding mixture.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Repeat the layers 2 more times, ending with pudding on top.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Tips<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Chill for at least 4 hours (overnight is even better) so the flavors blend and cookies soften.<\/li>\n<li>Use ripe bananas for the best sweetness and flavor<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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 Cream Cheese Mixture In a mixing bowl, beat the 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