This Caramel Banana Pudding Lush combines the flavor of banana pudding adding a rich and buttery layer of caramel. It begins with a buttery vanilla wafer crumb crust enhanced with almonds. The next layer is made of sweetened cream cheese then caramel and banana slices and pudding then it’s topped with more whipped cream. A sprinkle of vanilla wafer crumbs, toffee bits and toasted almonds finishes each bite with a bit of crunch.
I’ve been at it again, looking for yet another way to enjoy the flavors of our beloved family favorite, Banana Pudding. For this caramel banana pudding lush, I decided to add a layer of caramel bananas for a tasty twist.Lush desserts are a readers favorite here on my website and I absolutely love conning up with new variations. Desserts like my Chocolate Fudge Layered Lush, Lemon Lush with White Chocolate and Macadamia Nuts, Banana Split Lush and Black Forest Lush are truly all-occasion sweets. This Caramel Banana Pudding variation is 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 ooey, gooey, caramel banana pudding love in each bite. It’s family tested and approved.
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Caramel Banana Pudding Lush
Servings: 16 servings
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
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.
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.
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karen says
Spritz the dish with what?
Melissa says
Lightly spritz the dish with cooking spray.
Melissa says
The print function is working. Sounds like you may need to update your browser.
Anonymous says
Hey Melissa
It would be nice if the print function worked.
Melissa says
Ripe, firm bananas work best for this dessert.
Jackie Cooper says
Hi Melissa
What type of bananas did you use in this recipe, firm, ripe or overripe.
laura Madalene says
Thanks for sharing wonderful information, it is really nice information.
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Melissa says
Thanks Michal!
Michal says
Wow that looks so good and tasty..thanks
Melissa says
Melissa, you are so kind, thanks so much for dropping by my blog!
Melissa @ My Recent Favorite Books says
I love desserts like this! This looks delicious! =)