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Banana Pudding Lush Recipe

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Banana Pudding Lush is a no-bake Southern dessert that combines nostalgic flavors with modern simplicity. It features a buttery vanilla wafer crust, a smooth cream cheese blend, a luscious banana pudding layer, and a whipped topping garnished with crushed cookies and fresh bananas.

Ingredients

1 box vanilla wafers, crushed (about 2½ cups crumbs)

1/2 cup melted butter

8 oz cream cheese, softened

1 cup powdered sugar

1 (8 oz) tub whipped topping (Cool Whip), divided

2 (3.4 oz) boxes instant banana pudding mix

3 cups cold milk

2 ripe bananas, sliced (for garnish)

Crushed vanilla wafers (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the crust: In a medium bowl, combine the crushed vanilla wafers and melted butter. Stir until the crumbs are evenly coated. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish, ensuring an even layer. Refrigerate while you prepare the other layers.
  2. Make the cream cheese layer: In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar together until smooth and creamy. Gently fold in half of the whipped topping, and spread the mixture evenly over the prepared crust.
  3. Prepare the banana pudding layer: In a large bowl, whisk together the instant banana pudding mix and cold milk. Whisk until the mixture thickens, about 2 minutes. Spread the pudding evenly over the cream cheese layer.
  4. Top with whipped topping: Spread the remaining half of the whipped topping over the banana pudding layer. Smooth it out to cover the entire surface.
  5. Garnish: Arrange sliced bananas on top of the whipped topping and sprinkle with crushed vanilla wafers for added crunch and flavor.
  6. Chill: Cover and refrigerate the dessert for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow the flavors to meld and the dessert to firm up before serving.

Notes

  • This dessert can be made ahead of time and refrigerated for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  • If you prefer, you can substitute homemade whipped cream for Cool Whip.
  • Store in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
  • For a dairy-free version, use dairy-free cream cheese, milk, and whipped topping.
  • To prevent bananas from browning, toss them with a little lemon juice before garnishing.

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