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A delicious plate of Banana Delight Dessert

Banana Delight Dessert

A delightful, no-bake dessert featuring layers of vanilla wafers, fresh bananas, a creamy cheese mixture, and banana cream pudding, topped with whipped cream and wafer crumbs.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 9 pieces
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 290
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 28 g salted sweet cream butter softened, for buttering the baking dish
  • 312 g vanilla wafers reserve 4 to 6 for optional crushed topping
  • 4 large ripe bananas peeled and sliced
  • 454 g cream cheese room temperature for smooth mixing
  • 5 ml pure vanilla extract for flavor in the cream cheese layer
  • 90 g powdered sugar for sweetness in the cream cheese layer
  • 454 g whipped topping thawed and divided for layers and topping
  • 193 g instant banana cream pudding mix ensure it's instant for quick setting
  • 473 ml cold whole milk ensure it's cold for proper pudding setting

Equipment

  • 9x9 inch baking dish
  • Mixer
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Pastry brush (optional)

Method
 

  1. Butter a 9x9-inch baking dish with 2 tablespoons of softened butter using your hands or a pastry brush.
  2. Line the bottom and sides of the baking dish with a single layer of vanilla wafers.
  3. Arrange a single layer of sliced bananas over the vanilla wafers.
  4. Beat cream cheese and vanilla extract with a mixer until smooth, about 1 to 1½ minutes.
  5. Add powdered sugar and 1 cup of whipped topping to the cream cheese mixture and beat until smooth, about 1½ to 2 minutes.
  6. Spread the cream cheese layer evenly over the banana and wafer layer.
  7. Add another single layer of vanilla wafers over the cream cheese layer, then top with the remaining sliced bananas.
  8. In a mixing bowl, combine cold milk, 1 cup whipped topping, and pudding mix. Stir until thickened.
  9. Spread the pudding layer evenly over the banana and wafer layer.
  10. Cover the dish and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
  11. Before serving, spread remaining whipped topping over the pudding layer and sprinkle with crushed vanilla wafer crumbs.
  12. Slice into 9 pieces and serve chilled.

Notes

This no-bake dessert is perfect for parties and can be prepared ahead of time. Adjust the sweetness to your liking or add a sprinkle of cinnamon for extra flavor.