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
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cup vanilla wafer crumbs divided
- 3/4 cup sliced almonds divided
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup [1 stick] butter melted
- 1/2 cup English toffee bits divided
- 2 [8] oz cream cheese softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup caramel ice cream topping
- 5 medium bananas peeled and sliced
- 20 oz Cool Whip thawed [see cook's note]
- 2 [3.4] oz boxes instant vanilla pudding
- 3 cup whole milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly spritz the bottom of a 9 x 13 baking dish with cooking spray.
- Melt the butter, then toss with 2 cup crushed vanilla wafer crumbs, 1/2 cup sliced almonds and 1/4 cup sugar. Reserve 1/4 cup sliced almonds to sprinkle on top.
- Press firmly onto the bottom of the baking dish. Bake for 20 minutes until lightly golden and set. Cool completely.
- Whip together the cream cheese and powdered sugar with 1 tsp pure vanilla. Whip until fluffy, then whip in 1 [8] oz Cool Whip.
- Spread over the cooled crust.
- Sprinkle the cream cheese layer with 1/4 cup English toffee bits.
- Mixed the sliced bananas with the caramel. Pour over the cream cheese layer.
- Whip together both packages of vanilla pudding with 3 cup cold milk for 3 minutes or until thick but still pourable. Spread over the bananas.
- Frost the top with 12 oz Cool Whip. 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 and serving.
- Store chilled.
Recipe 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.
Melissa @ My Recent Favorite Books says
I love desserts like this! This looks delicious! =)
Melissa says
Melissa, you are so kind, thanks so much for dropping by my blog!
Michal says
Wow that looks so good and tasty..thanks
Melissa says
Thanks Michal!
laura Madalene says
Thanks for sharing wonderful information, it is really nice information.
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Jackie Cooper says
Hi Melissa
What type of bananas did you use in this recipe, firm, ripe or overripe.
Melissa says
Ripe, firm bananas work best for this dessert.
Anonymous says
Hey Melissa
It would be nice if the print function worked.
Melissa says
The print function is working. Sounds like you may need to update your browser.
karen says
Spritz the dish with what?
Melissa says
Lightly spritz the dish with cooking spray.