Banana Pudding Lush

 

Banana  Pudding Lush is a no-bake Southern dessert that brings together nostalgic flavors and modern simplicity. This treat is rich,  creamy, and layered with indulgent textures that make each bite a dreamy experience. If you love banana pudding, you’ll fall hard for this lush — a chilled dessert that takes the classic banana pudding and elevates it into a full, spoonable slice of heaven.

Ingredients :

For the crust:

1 box vanilla wafers, crushed (about 2½ cups crumbs)

1/2 cup melted butter

For the layers:

8 oz cream cheese, softened

1 cup powdered sugar

1 (8 oz) tub whipped topping (Cool Whip), divided

2 (3.4 oz) boxes instant banana pudding mix

3 cups cold milk

For the topping:

2 ripe bananas, sliced (for garnish)

Crushed vanilla wafers (for garnish)

Directions :

1• In a bowl, mix the crushed  vanilla  wafers with melted butter until fully combined. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9×13-inch glass dish to form an even crust. Chill for 15 minutes.

2• Beat the softened cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth and creamy. Gently fold in half of the whipped topping to lighten the mixture.

3• Spread the cream cheese layer evenly over the chilled crust, smoothing the top.

4• Spoon and spread a generous layer of whipped topping over the cream cheese mixture.

5• In a separate bowl, whisk the instant  banana pudding mix with cold milk until it thickens (about 2 minutes). Spread the pudding evenly over the whipped topping layer.

6• Sprinkle a layer of crushed vanilla wafers over the banana pudding for added texture and flavor.

7• Top the dessert with the remaining whipped topping, smoothing it gently with a spatula.

8• Arrange fresh banana slices around the edges and sprinkle additional crushed wafers in the center for garnish.

9• Cover and chill the dessert in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, before slicing and serving.