Here’s the famous, rich, and indulgent “Not Yo’ Mama’s Banana Pudding” by Paula Deen—a no-bake dessert that’s creamy, sweet, and always a crowd favorite.
🍌 Not Yo’ Mama’s Banana Pudding
🧾 Ingredients
- 2 bags Pepperidge Farm Chessmen cookies (or vanilla wafers)
- 6–8 ripe bananas, sliced
- 2 cups milk
- 1 box (5 oz) instant French vanilla pudding mix
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 container (12 oz) whipped topping (like Cool Whip)
👩🍳 Instructions
- Layer the base
- Line the bottom of a 9×13 dish with cookies.
- Add a layer of sliced bananas on top.
- Make the pudding mixture
- In a bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix until thick.
- Prepare cream mixture
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese and condensed milk until smooth.
- Fold in whipped topping, then combine with pudding mixture.
- Assemble layers
- Pour mixture over bananas and cookies.
- Add another layer of cookies on top.
- Chill
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours (overnight is even better).
✨ Tips for Best Results
- Use ripe (but not mushy) bananas for the best flavor.
- Let it chill overnight so cookies soften into a cake-like texture.
- Add a drizzle of caramel or crushed nuts for extra indulgence.
🍴 Why It’s So Popular
- No baking required
- Ultra creamy and rich
- Perfect for gatherings, potlucks, and holidays
If you want, I can give you a lighter or less-sweet version of this dessert that still tastes amazing but cuts down on sugar and calories.
