Paula Deen Not Yo Mama’s Banana Pudding Recipe
This Paula Deen Not Yo Mama’s Banana Pudding Recipe is rich, creamy and very easy to make. It tastes much better than classic pudding.
Ingredients
- 1 package cream cheese softened
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 box instant vanilla pudding mix
- 2 cups cold milk
- 1 container whipped topping Cool Whip
- 4 –5 ripe bananas
- 1 box vanilla wafers cookies
Instructions
Prepare the pudding mixture
- In a bowl, mix pudding mix and cold milk. Whisk well until smooth and thick. Let it set for five minutes.
Make the cream cheese mixture
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add condensed milk slowly. Mix until creamy and lump-free.
Combine both mixtures
- Add prepared pudding into cream cheese mixture. Mix gently until smooth. Make sure everything blends evenly without lumps.
Add whipped topping
- Fold whipped topping into the mixture. Use a spatula. Mix gently to keep the texture light and fluffy.
Slice the bananas
- Peel bananas and slice them evenly. Try to keep slices similar size for even layers and better presentation.
Start layering the pudding
- Place vanilla wafers at the bottom of the dish. Add a layer of bananas. Then spread pudding mixture evenly.
Repeat the layers
- Add another layer of wafers, bananas and pudding. Repeat until all ingredients are used. Finish with pudding layer on top.
Chill before serving
- Cover the dish and refrigerate for at least four hours. This helps flavors mix and cookies soften perfectly.
Notes
- Use ripe bananas for better sweetness and flavor.
- Chill overnight for best taste and texture.
- Add crushed cookies on top for extra crunch.
- Use homemade whipped cream instead of store-bought.
- Try chocolate pudding for a fun twist.
- Add caramel drizzle for extra richness.
- Use glass dish to show beautiful layers.
- Do not overmix whipped topping to keep it fluffy.