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 good for heat days once you don’t wish to warmth the home much more however want a candy pick-me-up or once you want a easy, fast prep dessert recipe. If 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 will make home made whipped cream ensure 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 can too make this in separate serving dishes.
The Pepperidge Farm Chessman cookies can be a incredible substitute for the Nilla wafers. Shortbread cookies, graham crackers, and even vanilla sandwich cookies make enjoyable swaps.
Ensure that they’re absolutely coated between the pudding and whipped topping layers, and slice them simply earlier than layering to maintain them contemporary. If you happen to’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 could actually style too faux, 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 need to use prompt vanilla pudding or cheesecake pudding combine as a substitute. 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 anxious about, there are methods to vary issues up. As simply talked about, you need to use vanilla or cheesecake flavored pudding as a substitute of banana pudding. In order for you 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 effectively.
Positively. It actually simply relies upon how tender you want your Nilla wafers on this. Everybody I’ve made this for prefers this tender. It simply creates the creamiest dessert. Nonetheless, should you favor to maintain the wafers crunchy, you’re gonna wish to serve this shortly after making it.
You’ll be able to hold this coated within the fridge for as much as 2 days. I don’t advocate making an attempt to freeze it.
INGREDIENTS NEEDED: (SEE RECIPE CARD BELOW FOR THE FULL RECIPE)
- block cream cheese– softened to room temperature. If you happen to 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 Prepare dinner N Serve variety. Sadly, the shops prefer to put the bins proper subsequent to one another and so they look so comparable that it’s simple to get them blended up. The Prepare dinner and Serve model won’t set correctly and also you’ll be left with a liquid-y dessert so make sure you seize the right sort of pudding for this no bake dessert. Additionally, should you don’t like this taste of pudding or would slightly decrease the banana taste profile of this dessert, you possibly can strive prompt vanilla pudding combine as a substitute.
- 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 should 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 choice. See my Continuously 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, should you favor, you possibly can go along with the shop model choice for this. I’ll say although, I’ll use retailer manufacturers for lots of substances however this specific 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 right 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. Word: it’s possible 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 occasions.
Prime with whipped topping. Unfold evenly. Cowl and pop the baking dish within the fridge for at the very least 1 hour. If you happen to go away it in for at the very least 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 tender. Only a matter of your choice with that.
Sprinkle crushed Nilla Wafers on high.
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- Please discuss with my FAQ’s (Continuously Requested Questions) and ingredient listing 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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