Banana Pudding Dessert

4.91 from 11 votes

This cool and creamy Banana Pudding Dessert is simple to put together and ‘oh so delicious! Make in a square pan or easily double for a 9x13 dessert and get ready to be the talk of the party!

Prep Time30

Cool Time1

Total Time1 30

Course: Dessert

Keyword: banana pudding, no bake

Servings:

Calories: 253kcal

Author: Kelsey Byrnes

Ingredients

Crust

1 cup vanilla wafer crumbs (or graham cracker crumbs)
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons butter melted

Cream Cheese Layer

8 ounces cream cheese
1 cup powdered sugar
1 8-ounce tub whipped cream thawed; divided
2 large bananas

Pudding Layer

2 cups milk
4 egg yolks
2/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/8 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup vanilla wafers or graham crackers
banana for garnish, if desired
vanilla wafer (or graham cracker) crumbs for garnish, if desired

Instructions

Crust

Combine the vanilla wafer crumbs (or graham cracker crumbs) with the 2 tbsp sugar and melted butter. Press into the bottom of a pan. (8x8, 9x9, or 8x11 will work!) Set aside.

Cream Cheese Layer

In a stand mixer, whip the cream cheese for 30 seconds or until smooth.
Add the powdered sugar and 1 cup of the whipped cream (save the rest for the top layer!); mix until smooth.
Dollop the mixture over the crust layer (lots of little scoops will work best!). Carefully spread until smooth.
Slice the two bananas and arrange them over the cream cheese mixture.

Pudding Layer

Add the milk, egg yolks, 2/3 c sugar, corn starch and salt into a large microwave-safe glass bowl. Use a whisk to blend vigorously for 30 seconds.
Cook in the microwave on HIGH for 5-7 minutes, whisking well after each minute.
After 4 minutes, whisk every 30 seconds.
Once it begins to thicken, make sure to whisk it vigorously to smooth it out.
Once it's thick like a pudding should be, it's done cooking.
Stir in the vanilla and butter, until the butter is completely melted.
Press plastic wrap over the surface to prevent a skin from forming. Let cool in the fridge (or in an ice bath if you're in a hurry!).
Once the pudding is cool, spread it over the cream cheese and banana layer.
Arrange the vanilla wafers (or graham crackers) over the pudding and return to the refrigerator.

Whipped Topping & Garnishes

Spread the remaining whipped topping over the wafers.
When ready to serve, sprinkle a chopped banana and crushed wafers (or graham crackers) on top!

Video

Nutrition