THE BEST BANANA PUDDING RECIPE | NO BAKE BANANA PUDDING DESSERT

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: coconut cream

💰Cheaper: whipped topping

Coconut cream adds richness with fewer calories.

vanilla pudding mix

🥗Healthier: homemade custard

💰Cheaper: instant pudding

Homemade custard enhances flavor without preservatives.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey adds sweetness with a unique flavor.

vanilla extract

🥗Healthier: almond extract

💰Cheaper: imitation vanilla

Almond extract provides a different but pleasant flavor.

Mix together graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter in a bowl until well combined.

Pour the mixture onto the bottom of a 9 by 13 inch baking dish and spread to form a smooth layer.

Place the dish into the refrigerator while preparing the other layers.

In a medium sized bowl, whisk together instant vanilla pudding mix and cold milk.

In another large bowl, place softened cream cheese and pour in sweetened condensed milk; mix until well combined.

Fold in the vanilla pudding into the cream cheese mixture until well incorporated.

Fold in the Cool Whip gently to maintain its fluffy structure.

Peel and slice the bananas just before adding them to prevent browning.

Layer the sliced bananas evenly over the graham cracker crust.

Pour the creamy pudding mixture over the bananas and smooth it out with a spoon or spatula.

Refrigerate to let it set for a couple of hours before serving.

When ready to serve, sprinkle over the reserved graham cracker crumbs.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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