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Banana Pudding Lush

Banana Pudding Lush tast
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Banana Pudding Lush is a creamy and delicious dessert that combines layers of banana pudding, cream cheese, and whipped topping, all on a crunchy vanilla wafer crust.

  • Author: Ghalina
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Bake
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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  • 1 box vanilla wafers, crushed (about 2½ cups crumbs)
  • 1/2 cup melted butter
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 (8 oz) tub whipped topping (Cool Whip), divided
  • 2 (3.4 oz) boxes instant banana pudding mix
  • 3 cups cold milk
  • 2 ripe bananas, sliced (for garnish)
  • Crushed vanilla wafers (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a bowl, combine the crushed vanilla wafers and melted butter. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish to form the crust.
  3. Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, then let it cool.
  4. In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
  5. Fold in half of the whipped topping into the cream cheese mixture until well combined.
  6. In another bowl, whisk together the instant banana pudding mix and cold milk until thickened.
  7. Layer the cream cheese mixture over the cooled crust, followed by the banana pudding mixture.
  8. Top with the remaining whipped topping and garnish with sliced bananas and crushed vanilla wafers.
  9. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving to allow the layers to set.

Notes

  • For best results, use ripe bananas for garnish.
  • This dessert can be made a day in advance for convenience.
  • Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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