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Caramel Banana Pudding Lush

This Caramel Banana Pudding Lush combines the flavor of banana pudding with a rich and buttery layer of caramel. It begins with a buttered vanilla wafer crumb crust enhanced with almonds. The next layer is made of sweetened cream cheese. That layer is topped with caramel and banana slices and vanilla pudding then it’s frosted with more whipped cream. A sprinkle of vanilla wafer crumbs, toffee bits and toasted almonds finishes each bite with a bit of crunch.

Caramel Banana Pudding Lush

Easy Caramel Banana Pudding Lush Recipe

This Caramel Banana Pudding Lush is a variation of popular layered desserts. It’s just as simple to make as the other layered lush desserts on my website, but with a refreshingly different approach. The only baking involved in the preparation is the crust, then you get to enjoy the flavors of caramel banana pudding in each bite. How to make Caramel Banana Pudding Lush: (Scroll down for full printable recipe.)

  • Prepare Pan – Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly spritz the bottom only of a 13×9 baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Crust – Mix together 2 cup crushed vanilla wafer crumbs, 1/2 cup sliced almonds and sugar with butter. Press firmly onto the bottom of baking dish.
  • Oven – Bake for 20 minutes until lightly golden and set. Cool completely.
  • Assemble – Whip together cream cheese and powdered sugar with vanilla. Whip until fluffy. Add one container of whipped topping beat on low just until combined. Spread over cooled crust.
  • Caramel Bananas – Mix together bananas with caramel. Pour over cream cheese layer.
  • Pudding Layer – Whip together both packages of vanilla pudding with cold milk. Beat until thick but, still pourable. Pour over caramel bananas.
  • Frost the Top – Frost the top with remaining whipped topping. Garnish with 1/4 cup English toffee bits, 1/4 cup crushed vanilla wafers and 1/4 cup toasted almonds.
  • Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before cutting. Store chilled.
Caramel Banana Pudding Lush

How to Make the BEST Caramel Banana Pudding Lush Recipe

  • Ingredients you’ll need to make homemade Caramel Banana Pudding Lush: Bananas, caramel, crushed vanilla wafers, almonds, butter, granulated sugar, plain cream cheese, toffee bits, whipped topping (i.e. Cool whip or similar), powdered sugar, instant vanilla pudding, whole milk or half and half.
  • Kitchen tools you’ll love: Large bowl, medium bowl, measuring cups and spoons, icing spatula, stand mixer or hand mixer, sharp knife and chopping board, food processor and 13 x 9 inch dish or baking pan.
  • Use your favorite brand of caramel ice cream topping purchased from the grocery store for the caramel in this recipe. You could also use dulce de leche.
  • When layering, make sure the bananas are fully hidden and they won’t oxidize and turn brown.
  • Cool Whip or a similar private label brand works well in this recipe. It’s more stable than freshly whipped cream and won’t break down when storing leftovers.
  • If you prefer, you can swap out vanilla wafers for graham crackers. Vanilla wafers are in keeping with classic banana pudding.
  • Store Caramel Banana Pudding Lush chilled in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Caramel Banana Pudding Lush

More Lush Dessert Recipes to Make

Layered desserts are always well received whether you’re cooking for a family, holiday or office potluck. They’re typically made in a 13 x 9 inch pan making them a little easier to transport to other locations. More lush dessert inspiration:

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Caramel Banana Pudding Lush

Prep Time20 minutes
Chill time4 hours
Total Time4 hours 20 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, Southern
Keyword: banana-pudding-lush, caramel-banana-pudding-lush, lush-desserts
Servings: 16 servings
Calories: 559kcal
Author: Melissa Sperka

Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 cup vanilla wafer crumbs divided
  • 3/4 cup sliced almonds divided
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter melted
  • 2 8 oz block cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 20 oz frozen whipped topping thawed and divided
  • 3/4 cup caramel ice cream topping
  • 5 medium bananas peeled and sliced
  • 2 3.4 oz boxes instant vanilla pudding
  • 3 cups whole milk
  • 1/4 cup English toffee bits (Bits-o-brickle)

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly spritz the bottom only of a 13×9 baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Crust: Mix together 2 cup crushed vanilla wafer crumbs, 1/2 cup sliced almonds and sugar with butter. (Reserve 1/4 cup each vanilla wafers and sliced almonds for garnishing.)
  • Press firmly onto the bottom of baking dish. Bake for 20 minutes until lightly golden and set. Cool completely.
  • Assemble: Using an electric mixer whip together cream cheese and powdered sugar with vanilla. Whip until fluffy. Add one [8] oz thawed whipped topping beating on low just until combined. Spread over cooled crust.
  • Next layer: Mix together bananas with caramel. Pour over cream cheese layer.
  • Pudding Layer: Using an electric mixer, whip together both packages of vanilla pudding with 3 cups cold milk. Beat for 3 minutes or until thick but, still pourable. Pour over caramel bananas.
  • Final layer: Frost the top with remaining [12 oz] whipped topping. Garnish with 1/4 cup English toffee bits, 1/4 cup crushed vanilla wafers and 1/4 cup toasted almonds.
  • Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before cutting.
  • Store chilled.

Notes

In this dish, you’ll need around 20 oz total of Cool Whip. 1 [8] oz for the cream cheese layer and 1 [12] oz for the topping.
If you prefer using fresh sweetened whipped cream you’ll need 2 cup whipped cream for the cream cheese layer and 3 cup for the topping.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 559kcal | Carbohydrates: 67g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 558mg | Potassium: 332mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 42g | Vitamin A: 353IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 117mg | Iron: 1mg
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