Paula Deen Banana Pudding Recipe is a rich mixture of cream cheese, pudding and more. Luscious layers are topped with Chessmen Cookies for a dessert no one can resist.
There are lots of variations of Homemade Banana Pudding. This no bake dessert recipe is Not Yo Mama’s banana pudding as Paula Dean so affectionally refers to it. Chessman banana pudding is a step above, and one bite will have you hooked.
Everyone goes crazy over Southern banana pudding. It is easy to make and packed with banana flavor. You might also like Banana Pudding Poke Cake.
If you love Paula Dean, also try Paula Deen Ooey Gooey Butter Cake.
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What makes this banana pudding different?
It is similar to Magnolia Bakery Banana Pudding Recipe but with an extra ingredient. This recipe calls for cream cheese blended together with the sweetened condensed milk.
Also, instead of the typical nilla wafers, this recipe has Pepperidge Farm Chessmen Cookies. They are layered on the bottom of the pan and the top for a gorgeous presentation. It’s a nice change from vanilla wafers.
You won’t find any meringue in this recipe but instead a yummy whipped topping mixture in this classic recipe.
Ingredients
- Sweetened condensed milk
- Whipped Topping
- Cream Cheese
- Milk
- Instant French Vanilla Pudding Mix
- Bananas
- Chessmen Cookies. You can also use Vanilla Wafer Cookies Recipe.
Find the complete ingredients for Paula Deen Banana Pudding Recipe in the recipe card at the bottom.
Step by step instructions
Step 1. Place the cookies in a single layer in the bottom of a 9X13 baking pan.
Step 2. Layer the sliced medium bananas on top of the cookies in the pan.
Step 3. In a large bowl, whisk together the instant pudding mix and the milk. Set aside to thicken.
Step 4. In a separate bowl, beat together the package cream cheese with the sweetened condensed milk until combined and smooth. I used an electric mixer. Make sure the cream cheese has been softened at room temperature.
Step 5. Carefully fold in the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until just combined.
Step 6. Next combine the cream cheese mixture into the cool whip pudding mixture until just combined.
Step 7. Spread this mixture in an equal amount into the pan on top of the sliced bananas.
Step 8. Then spread a layer of remaining cookies evenly on top. Cover the pan with plastic wrap and place in the fridge for at least 4 hours. Then enjoy.
Storage
Refrigerate the leftovers, covered for up to 2-3 days. The cookies will get mushy the longer it’s stored in the refrigerator.
Frequently Asked Questions
You can coat the bananas in a little bit of lemon juice if desired. However, I normally just layer the pudding over the bananas, and it helps to prevent air from getting to it. If eaten within the day, the bananas should be fine.
You can store it for 2 to 3 days. I do not recommend longer as it will get mushy and the bananas will turn brown. Can you freeze Banana Pudding?
No, the sweetened condensed milk gives it the desired amount of sweetness and texture. Whole milk or evaporated milk will not have the same results.
More Banana Recipes
- Fried Bananas Recipe
- Banana Coffee Cake
- Banana Split Dump Cake
- 51 Easy Banana Desserts
- Banana Pudding Cookies
Try making not yo’ mama banana pudding today. It is fantastic. Then leave a comment and star rating so I know how it turned out.
Paula Deen Banana Pudding
Ingredients
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk 14 ounces
- 1 container Whipped Topping Cool Whip 12 ounces
- 1 pkg Cream Cheese softened
- 2 cups Milk
- 1 box Instant French Vanilla Pudding Mix 5 oz
- 6-8 Bananas sliced
- 2 Bags Chessmen Cookies
Instructions
- Place the cookies in a single layer in the bottom of a 9X13 baking pan.
- Layer the sliced bananas on top of the cookies in the pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the pudding mix and the milk. Set aside to thicken.
- In a separate bowl, beat together the cream cheese with the sweetened condensed milk until combined and smooth.
- Gently stir in the whipped topping (Cool Whip) into the cream cheese mixture until just combined.
- Then stir the cream cheese mixture into the pudding mixture until just combined.
- Spread this mixture evenly into the pan on top of the sliced bananas.
- Then spread a layer of cookies evenly on top.
- Cover the pan with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours and then it’s ready to serve and enjoy!
