Definitely Not Yo’ Mama’s Banana Pudding

On April 2, 2012 by Yazmin

I’ve been slighting my other half. He says I always make desserts appealing mainly to me. (Personally, I don’t see much of a problem with that. After all, I *am* the one making the dessert.) ;)

So this past weekend, I thought I’d surprise him with a dessert completely geared towards him: Banana Pudding. Since I’ve never made a banana pudding in my entire life, I had to search for a recipe.

"Not Yo' Mama's Banana Pudding"

Most seemed ho-hum… the one exception being this recipe by cooking queen Paula Dean. With a name like “Not Yo Mama’s Banana Pudding”, much is expected… and the recipe certainly does not disappoint:

Not Yo’ Mama’s Banana Pudding
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Serves: 12
 

Ingredients
  • 1 12-ounce container COOL WHIP Whipped Topping thawed
  • 1 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened
  • 2 cup milk
  • 1 5-ounce box instant French vanilla pudding
  • 6-8 bananas, sliced
  • 2 bags Pepperidge Farm Chessmen cookies

Instructions
  1. Line the bottom of a 13x9x2-inch dish with 1 bag of cookies and layer bananas on top.
  2. In a bowl, combine the milk and pudding mix and blend well using a handheld electric mixer.
  3. Using another bowl, combine the cream cheese and condensed milk together and mix until smooth.
  4. Fold the COOL WHIP whipped topping into the cream cheese mixture.
  5. Add the cream cheese mixture to the pudding mixture and stir until well blended.
  6. Pour the mixture over the cookies and bananas and cover with the remaining cookies.
  7. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

What I loved about this recipe:

  • Easy and quick for everyday desserts – could easily be made into smaller portioned out ramekins
  • The lightness added by the COOL WHIP to the condensed milk and cream cheese mixture

What I disliked about this recipe:

  • The amount it makes – next time, I would definitely halve the recipe. It’s just a lot for a family of two and a midget. Banana pudding, anyone?

I’m wondering if I can freeze banana pudding. (Anyone know the answer to that?) Would be nice for a quick treat later in the week.

And if you make this recipe, I dare you to tell me it is not one of the best banana puddings you have ever tasted! Really!

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