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 simple 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 if you don’t wish to warmth the home much more however want a candy pick-me-up or if 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 possibly can. Nevertheless it won’t keep steady for so long as whipped topping. So if you’re going to make home made whipped cream be sure you 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 may as well 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 sure that they’re absolutely coated between the pudding and whipped topping layers, and slice them simply earlier than layering to maintain them contemporary. Should you’re nonetheless nervous about them browning, you’ll be able to simply depart those on the highest as garnish off.
I do know some folks don’t like the best way the moment banana pudding can style. To some folks, it might probably 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. Nonetheless, if this taste isn’t for you, you should utilize prompt vanilla pudding or cheesecake pudding combine as an alternative. That can 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 nervous about, there are methods to alter issues up. As simply talked about, you should utilize vanilla or cheesecake flavored pudding as an alternative of banana pudding. If you need some taste of banana however not as a lot as you’d get from the total banana pudding, you’ll be able to purchase banana extract and add that to the pudding (slightly at a time) to get the extent of taste you need as nicely.
Positively. It actually simply relies upon how gentle you want your Nilla wafers on this. Everybody I’ve made this for prefers this gentle. It simply creates the creamiest dessert. Nonetheless, in case you choose to maintain the wafers crunchy, you’re gonna wish to serve this shortly after making it.
You possibly can maintain this coated within the fridge for as much as 2 days. I don’t advocate 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 Shortly.
- prompt banana pudding– seize the bigger field and ensure it’s the right sort of pudding. You want the prompt pudding combine, not the Cook dinner N Serve variety. Sadly, the shops prefer to put the packing containers proper subsequent to one another they usually look so related that it’s simple to get them combined up. The Cook dinner and Serve model won’t set correctly and also you’ll be left with a liquid-y dessert so ensure 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 somewhat decrease the banana taste profile of this dessert, you’ll be able to attempt prompt 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 need to 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 Steadily Requested Query part above about home made whipped cream.
- Nilla Wafers– above within the FAQ part, I shared different alternate options to make use of. Once more, in case you choose, you’ll be able to go along with the shop model possibility for this. I’ll say although, I’ll use retailer manufacturers for lots of substances however this explicit one must be title 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 just 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 pace to whip the cream cheese till easy. Scrape the perimeters of the bowl. Put aside.
In a separate bowl, add the banana pudding and milk. Use an electrical hand mixer at medium pace 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 pace till mixed. Be aware: you might 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 occasions.
Prime with whipped topping. Unfold evenly. Cowl and pop the baking dish within the fridge for a minimum of 1 hour. Should you depart it in for a minimum of 2 hours the Nilla Wafers shall be softer. You possibly can depart this in a single day so the Nilla Wafers are very gentle. 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 (Steadily Requested Questions) and ingredient checklist above for different substitutions or for the solutions to the most typical 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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