Not Yo' Mama's Banana Pudding

A no-bake banana pudding layered with Chessmen cookies, fresh bananas, and a rich cream cheese custard.

Ingredients

• 2 bags (about 11 oz each) Pepperidge Farm Chessmen cookies
• 6 to 8 ripe bananas, sliced
• 2 cups whole milk
• 1 box (5 oz) instant French vanilla pudding mix
• 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
• 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
• 1 container (12 oz) frozen whipped topping, thawed (or 3 cups whipped cream)

Directions

1. Line the bottom of a 9x13-inch dish with a single layer of Chessmen cookies, then top with a layer of sliced bananas.
2. In a bowl, whisk the milk and pudding mix together and set aside to thicken.
3. In a separate large bowl, beat the cream cheese and sweetened condensed milk until smooth and creamy.
4. Fold the whipped topping into the cream cheese mixture, then fold in the prepared pudding until well combined.
5. Spread half of the pudding mixture over the bananas.
6. Add another layer of cookies and bananas, then top with the remaining pudding mixture.
7. Cover and refrigerate at least a few hours before serving; garnish with extra cookies if desired.

Notes

Paula Deen’s #1 fan-favorite, Not Yo’ Mama’s Banana Pudding.