Blast from the Past: Not Yo' Mama's Banana Pudding Recipe | No Bake Desserts

sweetened condensed milk

🥗Healthier: coconut cream

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk + sugar

Coconut cream provides a dairy-free option while maintaining richness.

whipped topping

🥗Healthier: homemade whipped cream

💰Cheaper: store-brand whipped topping

Homemade whipped cream can be made with less sugar and no preservatives.

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

Start by mixing instant vanilla pudding mix with milk using a beater until it thickens.

Let the pudding mixture set for a minute to thicken further.

In a separate bowl, mix softened cream cheese with sweetened condensed milk using the same beater without washing it.

Blend the cream cheese and sweetened condensed milk until creamy, then increase the speed to high.

Fold the pudding mixture into the cream cheese mixture until combined.

Spread the combined mixture into a serving dish without layering.

Top the mixture with a layer of buttery chessmen cookies.

Refrigerate the dish to chill for about 2 hours before serving.

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