Banana Pudding Layered Dessert – A Southern Classic with a Creamy Twist

Ingredients 

This layered banana pudding dessert uses pantry staples and fresh ingredients to create something truly special.

For the pudding layer:

• 1 (5.1 oz) package instant vanilla pudding mix
• 2 ¾ cups cold whole milk

For the cream cheese layer:

• 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
• 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

For the whipped cream:

• 2 cups heavy whipping cream
• 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Additional layers:

• 1 box Nilla Wafers (about 11 oz)
• 4–5 ripe bananas, sliced
• Optional: crushed Nilla Wafers and banana slices for garnish

Step-by-Step Instructions

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