Banana Pudding Dip

This easy Banana Pudding Dip recipe is a twist on one of the all-time quintessential Southern desserts. It comes together in a snap and can be served with nilla wafers, Chessmen cookies or graham crackers for dipping.

Ingredients to Make Banana Pudding Dip Recipe

This dessert is so easy it takes fruity dessert dips to a whole new level. It’s designed to be an easy low stress dessert that’s made much like fluff desserts using instant pudding and mini marshmallows. Serve this as your next potluck party dip and watch it disappear. Ingredients to make Banana Pudding Dip: (Scroll down for full printable recipe card.)

• Pudding Mix – One box instant banana pudding mix and one box of instant vanilla pudding mix gives the dip a balanced flavor.
• Liquid – Three cups half and half to make the pudding.
• Flavoring – Vanilla extract amps up the flavor.
• Cream Cheese – One block of Neufchatel or regular cream cheese stabilizes the dip.
• Bananas – Four medium bananas. Ripe, firm, bananas work best.
• Marshmallows – Mini marshmallows add dimension and flavor.
• Whipped Cream – Frozen whipped topping, thawed makes the dip super creamy.
• ‘Nilla Wafers – Crushed vanilla wafers for the dip and whole vanilla wafers for serving.

How to Make the Best Banana Pudding Dip Recipe

This easy dip recipe is a fantastic option to add to the menu especially handy when you’re plans include several desserts. Two bites desserts give the sweets fans the opportunity to try several whether it’s for game day snacks, family gatherings or the holidays or picnics alongside cookies and brownies.

• Make the Vanilla Pudding – Using an electric mixer whip together both instant pudding mixes with the half and half and vanilla extract in a large mixing bowl until thickened but still pourable.
• Cream Cheese – Add 8 ounces cream cheese and continue to whip until completely smooth and no lumps remain in the cream cheese mixture.
• Fold in Bananas – By hand mix the banana chunks, marshmallows, whip topping and crushed vanilla wafers into the pudding mixture.
• Transfer to Dish – Pour into a serving dish and frost the top with the remaining whipped topping.
• Chill – Garnish banana cream pie dip with vanilla wafer crumbs and refrigerate until serving with vanilla wafer cookies.

Tips for Making Banana Pudding Dip

• Kitchen Equipment You’ll Need: A stand mixer or a hand mixer, a large bowl, rubber spatula or spoon for stirring, measuring cups and spoons, a sharp knife and cutting board.
• Instant Pudding Combination: I recommend using a combination of flavors for the pudding mix. The vanilla balances the banana flavor.
• Why Marshmallows? This dip is a riff on fluff recipes and the marshmallows add texture to the dip. They soften and become fluffy little pockets of sweetness.
• Allow Ample Chill Time: I recommend making this dessert several hours prior to serving it, rather than several days ahead of time. Keep it in an airtight container chilled in the refrigerator to prevent premature browning of the bananas. Make a special effort to ensure all of the bananas are covered in the pudding.
• Serving Ideas: You could dip any cookie into this Banana Pudding Dip. Graham crackers, shortbread cookies or Chessmen cookies from Pepperidge Farm. You could also dip fresh fruit like strawberries or additional banana slices.

Recipe Variations

• Homemade Whipped Cream: You can make your own whipped cream using heavy whipping cream. To do so whip 1 1/2 cup heavy cream with 1/4 cup granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Whip with a mixer until stiff peaks form. Proceed with the recipe as written.
• Pudding Mix: You can use only vanilla pudding mix or only banana pudding mix.
• More Banana Pudding Options: More Banana Pudding Desserts from the recipe index: Meringue topped Old Fashioned Banana Pudding and fusion cake Banana Pudding Cream Cheese Pound Cake.  For tailgating and picnics you can’t go wrong with my Banana Pudding Cupcakes. If you’re looking to really “wow” your family and friends my mile high three layer Banana Pudding Layer Cake is a showstopping sweet treat.

Storage and Leftovers

• Leftovers: Store Banana Pudding Dip in an airtight container chilled in the fridge for up to 3 days.
• Freezer: You can freeze this dip for up to one month. When doing so, thaw overnight in the refrigerator and stir before serving.

More Easy Dessert Recipes to Make

Regardless of the occasion, easy desserts should always be on the menu. More deliciously easy dessert recipes you may also like to try:

• Cherry Pie Fluff is a terrific no cook dessert option of the holidays, for picnics or even brunch.
• This creamy Easy Fruit Dip recipe served with assorted fruit for dipping is ideal for any gathering.
• Chocolate Drizzled Caramel Apple Fluff has chopped Snickers Bars hidden inside.
• Millionaire Pie is a vintage pie that everyone loves.
• Island inspired Hawaiian Pineapple Coconut Fluff.
• Ambrosia is my spin on a Southern favorite.
• Chocolate Dip from A Latte Food.

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