No Bake Banana Pudding Layer Dessert

THIS NO BAKE BANANA PUDDING LAYER DESSERT STARTS WITH A BUTTERY LAYER OF VANILLA WAFERS, IS TOPPED WITH A NO BAKE CHEESECAKE LAYER, NEXT IS BANANA PUDDING WITH REAL BANANAS, AND IS TOPPED OFF WITH WHIPPED TOPPING AND WAFER CRUMBS. IT IS SUCH AN EASY AND INEXPENSIVE DESSERT RECIPE!

Today is a special day, not only because I have this very delicious no bake banana pudding layer dessert recipe to share with you, but also because some fellow bloggers and I are throwing a virtual baby shower for the oh, so lovely, Angie Barrett from Big Bear’s Wife! *SURPRISE!*

I haven’t ever met Angie in person, but that is one of my favorite things about blog world is you don’t have to meet to feel connected. I remember seeing her blog before I even started blogging {which was 5+ years ago, mind you!}, so she has been around forever and has definitely made a name for herself. If you haven’t been to her blog, you need to go if for nothing else than to check out her Halloween recipes. They are seriously the coolest! She is so creative and talented in what she comes up with.

Anyway, Angie was due with her very first baby next month, but he surprised everyone and came early this week! I remember when she first announced she was expecting this last spring and I was so stinking excited for her. She has shared the fact that is has taken a while for her and her husband to get to this point and I am beyond thrilled for them to be able to welcome this baby boy into their life. She is a beautiful and talented lady and I know she is going to make the best mom.

I knew that Angie has an affinity for southern food, with a whole section dedicated to it on her blog right now, so I thought what better way to celebrate her than with a little banana pudding action?! Ironically, Zach and I just moved to the south {Louisiana} last month, so I have been slowly immersing myself in southern food. I still haven’t been brave enough to dive into crawfish or alligator yet, but maybe by the time we leave in a few years, that will hit me. But for now, give me all of this no bake banana pudding layer dessert and I will be one happy gal!

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No Bake Banana Pudding Layer Dessert

THIS NO BAKE BANANA PUDDING LAYER DESSERT STARTS WITH A BUTTERY LAYER OF VANILLA WAFERS, IS TOPPED WITH A NO BAKE CHEESECAKE LAYER, NEXT IS BANANA PUDDING WITH REAL BANANAS, AND IS TOPPED OFF WITH WHIPPED TOPPING AND WAFER CRUMBS. IT IS SUCH AN EASY AND INEXPENSIVE DESSERT RECIPE!

Course Dessert

Cuisine Southern

Prep Time 20 minutes

Total Time 20 minutes

Servings 12 -15 servings

Author Sarah Averett

Ingredients

• 1 11 oz. box vanilla wafers
• 1/2 cup salted butter melted
• 1 8 oz block cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup white sugar
• 3 & 1/4 cup + 2 TBSP milk
• 4 cups whipped topping thawed and divided
• 2 {3.4 oz.} instant banana pudding boxes
• 2 ripe bananas sliced and halved

Instructions

1. Finely crush the vanilla wafers with a food processor or rolling pin and Ziploc bag, then set 1/4 cup aside.
2. In a medium bowl, combine the crumbs and the melted butter, stirring well.
3. Press the crust into a 9x13 inch baking dish. Place in the refrigerator to set.
4. In a medium bowl, combine the cream cheese, sugar, and 2 TBSP milk. Mix well.
5. Fold in 1 & 1/2 cups whipped topping.
6. Spread the cream cheese layer over the crust layer and return to refrigerator.
7. In a medium bowl, combine 3 & 1/4 cups milk with the 2 packages of banana pudding. Whisk until thickened. Add the banana slices and gently mix.
8. Spread the pudding layer over the cream cheese layer and return to the refrigerator and let sit for 5 minutes.
9. Spread the remaining whipped topping over the pudding layer.
10. Top off the dessert with the 1/4 cup of vanilla wafer crumbs and enjoy.

I hope you enjoy this little slice of the South and please take some time to check out all the amazing recipes we made for Angie’s virtual baby shower!

Beverages:

Baby Blue Punch from Or Whatever You Do
Easy Fall Party Punch from Miss in the Kitchen
Mimosa Bar from My Life Well Loved
Simple Southern Sweet Tea from Love and Confections

Appetizers & Salads:

Creamy Grape Salad with Toasted Pecans from Unsophisticook
Mini Chicken & Waffles from Sweet Beginnings
Pimento Cheese Stuffed Buttermilk Biscuits from It’s Yummi
Savory Cucumber Melon Salad with Honey Thyme Vinaigrette from Cooking in Stilettos
Spicy Southern Deviled Eggs from This Gal Cooks

Entrees:

American Pierogi Casserole from Rants From My Crazy Kitchen
Chicken Satay Skewers with Peanut Butter Sauce from Culinary Adventures with Camilla
Pimento Cheese Tomato Ham Sliders from Honey and Birch

Desserts:

Banana Pudding Layered Dessert from High Heels and Grills
Brookies from Baked Bree
Caramel Corn from The Redhead Baker
Caramel Pecan Cheesecake from Cooking with Carlee
Chocolate Chip Clouds from All Day I Dream About Food
Lemon Donuts with Raspberry Glaze from Ashlee Marie
Low Carb Chocolate Peanut Butter Stuffed Cupcakes from Sugar-Free Mom
Mickey Mouse Candy Pops from The Decorated Cookie
Pumpkin Cheesecake Brownie Bars from The Bitter Side of Sweet
Small Batch Rhubarb Strawberry Jam from The JavaCupcake Blog
Yellow Butter Cake with Chocolate Icing from That Skinny Chick Can Bake
Yellow Cupcakes with Peach Cream Cheese Frosting from Cookie Dough and Oven Mitt
Worms and Dirt Cookie Cups from Cupcakes & Kale Chips