This fast and handy Banana Pudding No Bake Dessert combines layers of pudding, bananas, and Nilla cookies for a comforting go-to dessert that’s at all times successful!
A 6-INGREDIENT BANANA PUDDING
This Banana Pudding No Bake Dessert is straightforward to make and at all times a favourite in my home. It layers thick pudding with sliced bananas, cookies and whipped topping. No oven is required, making it excellent for heat days whenever you don’t need to warmth the home much more however want a candy pick-me-up or whenever you want a easy, fast prep dessert recipe. Once you need all of the flavors of banana pudding in a fast layered dessert, that is the one for you!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
You’ll be able to. Nevertheless it won’t keep secure for so long as whipped topping. So if you’re going to make do-it-yourself whipped cream be sure to are having fun with it the identical day it’s made.
A 2.5 quart baking dish (11×7-inch or 9×9-inch) is used. You can too make this in separate serving dishes.
The Pepperidge Farm Chessman cookies can be a implausible substitute for the Nilla wafers. Shortbread cookies, graham crackers, and even vanilla sandwich cookies make enjoyable swaps.
Be certain that they’re absolutely lined between the pudding and whipped topping layers, and slice them simply earlier than layering to maintain them contemporary. Should you’re nonetheless anxious about them browning, you possibly can simply go away those on the highest as garnish off.
I do know some folks don’t like the way in which the moment banana pudding can style. To some folks, it might style too pretend, which I can perceive, but it surely doesn’t trouble me or anybody I’ve served this to however it’s one thing I learn in remark sections sometimes. Nevertheless, if this taste isn’t for you, you should use immediate vanilla pudding or cheesecake pudding combine as an alternative. That may take away that taste fully and also you’ll solely get banana taste from the bananas.
If having an excessive amount of banana taste is one thing you’re anxious about, there are methods to vary issues up. As simply talked about, you should use vanilla or cheesecake flavored pudding as an alternative of banana pudding. If you’d like some taste of banana however not as a lot as you’d get from the complete banana pudding, you possibly can purchase banana extract and add that to the pudding (a little bit at a time) to get the extent of taste you need as properly.
Positively. It actually simply relies upon how smooth you want your Nilla wafers on this. Everybody I’ve made this for prefers this smooth. It simply creates the creamiest dessert. Nevertheless, in case you want to maintain the wafers crunchy, you’re gonna need to serve this shortly after making it.
You’ll be able to preserve this lined within the fridge for as much as 2 days. I don’t suggest attempting to freeze it.
INGREDIENTS NEEDED: (SEE RECIPE CARD BELOW FOR THE FULL RECIPE)
- block cream cheese– softened to room temperature. Should you didn’t set your block out early sufficient, use these Tricks to Soften Cream Cheese Rapidly.
- immediate banana pudding– seize the bigger field and ensure it’s the right sort of pudding. You want the immediate pudding combine, not the Cook dinner N Serve type. Sadly, the shops wish to put the packing containers proper subsequent to one another they usually look so comparable that it’s simple to get them blended up. The Cook dinner and Serve model won’t set correctly and also you’ll be left with a liquid-y dessert so make certain you seize the right sort of pudding for this no bake dessert. Additionally, in case you don’t like this taste of pudding or would relatively decrease the banana taste profile of this dessert, you possibly can attempt immediate vanilla pudding combine as an alternative.
- entire milk– entire milk goes to provide the finest taste (fats = taste) however you may use 2% milk in a pinch.
- whipped topping– like Cool Whip. It doesn’t must be that model although, any model of whipped topping will work. The shop model is at all times going to be your extra reasonably priced possibility. See my Ceaselessly Requested Query part above about do-it-yourself whipped cream.
- Nilla Wafers– above within the FAQ part, I shared different options to make use of. Once more, in case you want, you possibly can go along with the shop model possibility for this. I’ll say although, I’ll use retailer manufacturers for lots of elements however this explicit one must be identify model for me. I’ve tried many various varieties and Nilla simply has the general finest taste for my tastebuds, however go along with that you simply love!
- ripe bananas – no inexperienced on the bananas. You need yellow bananas with just a few brown spots on them for the proper sweetness.
HOW TO MAKE BANANA PUDDING NO BAKE DESSERT:
In a bowl, add the cream cheese. Use an electrical hand mixer (or stand mixer) at medium velocity to whip the cream cheese till clean. Scrape the edges of the bowl. Put aside.
In a separate bowl, add the banana pudding and milk. Use an electrical hand mixer at medium velocity till mixed (or can do that by hand with a whisk)
Switch the pudding combination to the cream cheese. Use a hand mixer at medium velocity till mixed. Be aware: chances are you’ll want to sometimes fire up the underside of the bowl with a rubber spatula to ensure the cream cheese will get absolutely mixed with the pudding combination. Put aside.
Line a 2.5 quart baking dish with Nilla Wafers. Switch a 3rd of the pudding combination on high of the wafers.
Layer with bananas. Repeat this 2 extra instances.
Prime with whipped topping. Unfold evenly. Cowl and pop the baking dish within the fridge for not less than 1 hour. Should you go away it in for not less than 2 hours the Nilla Wafers shall be softer. You’ll be able to go away this in a single day so the Nilla Wafers are very smooth. Only a matter of your desire with that.
Sprinkle crushed Nilla Wafers on high.
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- Please seek advice from my FAQ’s (Ceaselessly Requested Questions) and ingredient record above for different substitutions or for the solutions to the commonest questions.
- This recipe makes 8-10 servings.
Energy: 370kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 9g | Fats: 11g | Sodium: 421mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 39g
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