Banana Delight Dessert
This creamy layered dessert blends ripe bananas, vanilla wafers, and a rich cream cheese filling for a deliciously smooth and refreshing treat perfect for any occasion.
Equipment
- 1 9x9-inch baking dish buttered
- 1 stand mixer or handheld mixer for mixing cream cheese and whipped topping
- 1 mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons salted sweet cream butter softened (for buttering the baking dish)
- 11 ounces vanilla wafers reserve 4 to 6 for optional crushed topping
- 4 large ripe bananas peeled and sliced
- 16 ounces cream cheese room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
- 16 ounces whipped topping thawed (divided)
- 6.8 ounces instant banana cream pudding mix
- 2 cups cold whole milk
Instructions
- Butter a 9x9-inch baking dish with 2 tablespoons of softened butter using your hands or a pastry brush.
- Line the bottom and sides of the baking dish with a single layer of vanilla wafers.
- Arrange a single layer of sliced bananas over the vanilla wafers.
- Beat cream cheese and vanilla extract with a mixer until smooth, about 1 to 1½ minutes.
- Add powdered sugar and 1 cup of whipped topping to the cream cheese mixture and beat until smooth, about 1½ to 2 minutes.
- Spread the cream cheese layer evenly over the banana and wafer layer.
- Add another single layer of vanilla wafers over the cream cheese layer, then top with the remaining sliced bananas.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cold milk, 1 cup whipped topping, and pudding mix. Stir until thickened.
- Spread the pudding layer evenly over the banana and wafer layer.
- Cover the dish and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
- Before serving, spread remaining whipped topping over the pudding layer and sprinkle with crushed vanilla wafer crumbs.
- Slice into 9 pieces and serve chilled.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for smooth mixing.
- Chill dessert for at least 2 hours for best texture.
- Optional: add chopped nuts for extra crunch.