Banana Pudding Lush
Creamy, dreamy, and utterly crowd-pleasing, Banana Pudding Lush is a layered dessert featuring a buttery cookie crust, silky vanilla pudding, tender banana slices, and whipped cream.
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Servings: 8 servings
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Baking Dish
- Whisk
Ingredients
Crust Ingredients
- 2.5 cups Nilla Wafers or Graham Crackers, crushed
- 0.5 cup Unsalted Butter, melted
- 0.25 cup Granulated Sugar
Pudding Ingredients
- 2 cups Milk, cold or room temperature For pudding mix
- 1 package Instant Vanilla Pudding Mix (3.4 oz)
- 2 cups Whipped Cream, whipped or thawed if frozen
Banana Layer
- 2-3 pieces Ripe Bananas, sliced Into 1/4-inch rounds
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Make sure your oven rack is in the middle position for even baking.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the crushed Nilla Wafers or graham crackers, melted butter, and granulated sugar until well mixed and evenly moistened.
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Use a flat measuring cup or the bottom of a glass to create an even, compact crust.
- Bake for 10 minutes, then remove from the oven and let cool completely on a wire rack.
- In another bowl, whisk together the milk and instant vanilla pudding mix until smooth and slightly thickened, about 1 to 2 minutes. Let it sit for a minute to fully set.
- Fold in the whipped cream gently until well combined and light, creating a mousse-like consistency.
- Spread half of the pudding mixture over the cooled crust in an even layer.
- Layer the sliced bananas evenly on top of the pudding, overlapping slightly to cover the surface.
- Top with the remaining pudding mixture and spread it evenly to cover the bananas completely.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set before serving.
Notes
Chilling overnight improves flavor and texture. Serve chilled with extra whipped cream if desired.