Banana Pudding Lush

Course Dessert

Cuisine American, Southern

Keyword banana-pudding-desserts, banana-pudding-lush, banana-pudding-recipes

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 20

Chill time 6

Total Time 6 40

Servings pieces

Calories 560kcal

Crust:
2 1/2 cups crushed vanilla wafer crumbs
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup salted butter melted
Cream Cheese Layer:
2 8 oz blocks cream cheese softened
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
1 8 oz frozen whipped topping thawed
6 medium bananas sliced
Pudding Layer:
1 3.4 oz box instant vanilla pudding mix
1 3.4 oz box instant banana pudding mix
3 cups cold milk
Topping:
1 8 oz frozen whipped topping thawed
1/4 cup crushed vanilla wafer crumbs
additional whipped topping, whole vanilla wafers and sliced bananas for garnishing optional

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 vanilla wafer crumbs and sugar with butter. Press firmly onto the bottom of baking dish. Bake for 20 minutes until lightly golden and set. Cool completely.
Assemble:
Cream Cheese Layer: Using an electric mixer whip together cream cheese and powdered sugar with vanilla. Once combined add 8 oz container whipped topping. Beat on low just until combined. Spread over cooled crust. Arrange banana slices over cream cheese layer.
Pudding Layer: Using an electric mixer in the same bowl, whip together both packages of pudding with 3 cups cold milk. Beat for 3 minutes or until thickened but, still pourable. Pour over bananas. Spreading to cover completely.
Topping: Frost the top with remaining 8 oz container whipped topping. Sprinkle with crushed vanilla wafers.
Chill for 4-6 hours before cutting. Garnish with additional whipped topping, whole vanilla wafers and banana slices just before serving, if desired.
Store any leftovers covered and chilled.