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What is it?

A rich, creamy Southern-style banana pudding made without baking. Unlike traditional banana pudding, this version uses cream cheese and sweetened condensed milk to create a thick, cheesecake-like texture.

Main ingredients

  • Cream cheese
  • Sweetened condensed milk
  • Instant French vanilla pudding mix
  • Milk
  • Whipped topping (like whipped cream)
  • Fresh bananas 🍌
  • Vanilla wafers or cookies

How it’s made

  1. Mix softened cream cheese + condensed milk.
  2. Prepare pudding mixture.
  3. Fold in whipped topping.
  4. Layer cookies, banana slices, and pudding mixture.
  5. Chill in the refrigerator for several hours (or overnight).

Why people like it

✅ No baking needed
✅ Great for parties and holidays
✅ Tastes even better the next day
✅ Creamy, sweet, and comforting

Important tips

  • Use soft cream cheese to avoid lumps.
  • Use ripe but not overly brown bananas.
  • Chill overnight for the best texture (cookies soften nicely).
  • Keep banana slices covered with pudding so they don’t turn brown.

Storage

  • Refrigerator: up to 3 days
  • ❌ Not good for freezing
  • ❌ Do not reheat (served cold)

This dessert is usually served at family dinners, holidays, or Sunday gatherings in the U.S.

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