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.
Easy Caramel Banana Pudding Lush Recipe
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.
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:
- I often call this Chocolate Fudge Layered Lush the dessert with 1000 names. All spell delicious.
- A warm weather favorite Lemon Lush with White Chocolate and Macadamia Nuts.
- Banana Split Lush will take you from summer barbecues to Christmas and New Years parties.
- Island inspired Hawaiian Pineapple Coconut Lush.
- Banana Pudding Lush is the best of both worlds!
- Black Forest Lush is an elegant take on two favorites.
- You may also enjoy this Strawberry Lush from Kitchen Meets Girl.
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Caramel Banana Pudding Lush
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 x 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.
- To assemble: Using an electric mixer, whip together cream cheese and powdered sugar with 1 tsp pure vanilla. Whip until fluffy. Add [8] oz thawed whipped topping, beat on low just until combined. Spread over cooled crust.
- Next layer: Mix together bananas with caramel. Pour over cream cheese layer.
- Next 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
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
Spritz the dish with what?
Lightly spritz the dish with cooking spray.
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Ripe, firm bananas work best for this dessert.
Hi Melissa
What type of bananas did you use in this recipe, firm, ripe or overripe.
Thanks for sharing wonderful information, it is really nice information.
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Thanks Michal!
Wow that looks so good and tasty..thanks
Melissa, you are so kind, thanks so much for dropping by my blog!
I love desserts like this! This looks delicious! =)