Banana Pudding Lush Dessert
This no-bake banana pudding lush dessert layers creamy pudding, ripe bananas, whipped topping, and a buttery cookie crust. It's the internet-famous treat that's easy to make and impossible to resist.
Ingredients
- 1 package (11 oz) vanilla wafer cookies or graham crackers
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted
- 1 package (3.4 oz) instant banana pudding mix or vanilla pudding mix
- 2 cups cold milk whole milk recommended
- 1 tub (8 oz) whipped topping thawed
- 3 to 4 ripe bananas sliced
- Optional toppings extra whipped cream, crushed cookies, or caramel drizzle
Instructions
- Crush the vanilla wafers into fine crumbs using a food processor or by hand in a zip-top bag.
- Combine cookie crumbs with melted butter until the texture resembles wet sand.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9x13-inch dish to form the crust. Chill in the fridge for 10 minutes.
- Whisk together the pudding mix and cold milk for 2 minutes until thick. Let it sit for 5 minutes to fully set.
- Slice the bananas and layer them evenly over the chilled crust. Optional: lightly coat with lemon juice to prevent browning.
- Spread the pudding over the banana layer and smooth it out.
- Top with the whipped topping and smooth the surface. Add optional toppings like cookie crumbs or banana slices.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving to let it set.
Notes
For best flavor, consume within 2-3 days. Add bananas shortly before serving to avoid browning. Not ideal for freezing due to texture changes. Try graham crackers or Oreos as a crust alternative. Add a splash of rum to the pudding for an adult twist.
Nutrition
Calories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 230mgPotassium: 190mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 450IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 0.8mg
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