Not Yo Mama’s Banana Pudding

By Paula Deen Test Kitchen

Who said you have to bake something for a bake sale? This fun dessert from Paula is perfect for the kids to help make and eat. School is not in session when it comes to this easy dessert. No matter what you do you can’t hurt this delicious pudding, and placing the cookies on top is a kid’s dream, making fun designs and eating a couple of cookies mid artistic moment.

For a little different twist, Paula likes to serve the banana pudding in mason jars with a cookie sticking out the top. These little jam jars are perfect for little hands.

Ingredients:

1 12-ounce container frozen whipped topping thawed, or equal amount sweetened whipped cream
1 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk
1 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened
2 cups milk
1 5-ounce box instant French vanilla pudding
6-8 bananas, sliced
2 bags Pepperidge Farm Chessmen cookies

Directions

Line the bottom of a 13x9x2-inch dish with 1 bag of cookies and layer bananas on top.

In a bowl, combine the milk and pudding mix and blend well using a handheld electric mixer. Using another bowl, combine the cream cheese and condensed milk together and mix until smooth. Fold the whipped topping into the cream cheese mixture. Add the cream cheese mixture to the pudding mixture and stir until well blended. Pour the mixture over the cookies and bananas and cover with the remaining cookies. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Recipe courtesy Paula Deen

Servings: 12 servings
Prep Time: 30 min
Cook Time: n/a
Difficulty: Easy

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Reader Comments:

That Banana Pudding is to die for!!!!! I've made it several times for my co-workers and now that's all they want at every office party!! Thanks Paula

By Sabrina on December 27, 2011

THIS BANANA PUDDING IS THE BEST I HAVE EVER HAD, I JUST COULDNT GET ENOUGH OF IT, AND MY FAMILY REALLY LOVES, THANKS FOR THE WONDERFUL RECIPE, I AM LOOKING FORWARD TO MAKING MANY MORE.

By ARIANNE WILLIAMS on October 04, 2011

THIS IS A BEAUTIFUL BANANA PUDDING! MADE IT FOR A GROUP OF LADIES AND EVERYONE ENJOYED THE LIGHT CREAMY FILLING BURSTING WITH BANANA PIECES AND THE COOKIES WERE DELICIOUS! WAS EASY TO PREPARE AND EASY TO SHARE....WILL DEFINITELY MAKE REPEAT PERFORMANCES IN MY KITCHEN. THANKS SO MUCH!

By Pamela on May 04, 2011

this recipe is outta this world and i would make it again and again

By layne on April 24, 2011

Everytime I make this for a gathering I get requests for the recipe. Now the guys who work for my husband are always giving him bananas and asking for the pudding. They don't know that the bananas are the least of the making. It's okay though, I don't mind spoiling them when I get to lick the bowl!

By Alice Ledee on April 15, 2011

This was the best banana pudding I have had or made in a long time. Thank you and keep those recipes acoming. Geneva

By Geneva Sarratt on April 02, 2011

WOW!!! I rated it high because of appearance--haven't tried it yet, but I plan to!

By Mary Davis on February 05, 2011

I made this banana pudding for the holidays, Thanksgiving and Christmas, and everyone loved it. My daughter made it to take to her in-laws Christmas gathering, and the eat all of it. Nothing to bring home. Thanks for the recipe.

By Marcia on February 04, 2011

You make cooking look so easy and fun. I love to cook and try different recipes. Thanks for being who you are and the real sweet southerner we are proud of. Love ya Paula

By Laverne Arns on February 04, 2011

This is a fabulous recipe. On a scale of 1 to 10 it's a 45!!!

By Anonymous on February 04, 2011

Love, love, love this recipe!

By April D. on December 07, 2010

Last year for Thanksgiving dinner for the family I made this pudding. It was SOOOOO delicious that I’m making it again this year for Thanksgiving!

By Sandy Peterson-Clauser on November 24, 2010

This is SO-O-O-O good. I cannot eat bananas, but the taste of the pudding before topping the banana slices is so rich and creamy. I like to dip the cookies in it and taste the pudding. My family and everyone else who has tasted it comments that it is the very best they’ve tasted.

By Ruth Barton on November 05, 2010

I love this banana pudding recipe! I made it about 9 years ago when I first saw it on Paulas show. When I wanted to make it again I could not find the recipe anywhere. I am so glad to see it again!! YEAH!

By JP on October 14, 2010

Cindy, you can dip your bananas in lemon juice to keep them from turning dark. It works for me, hope it does for you too

By Pat on October 01, 2010

Is there anything i can dip the banana slices in to keep them from turning black so quickly. Thanks,Cindy

By Cindy Brown on July 08, 2010

This is by far the BEST banana pudding I’ve ever had. I’m from the south and have had MANY versions of this southern delight, but this one is the best! It is so easy and is a wonderful potluck or picnic dish (just keep refrigerated until serving). I always get requests for the recipe. This recipe is a family favorite!

By Vanessa Brower on June 15, 2010

This is the bomb…

By Dawn Williams on May 17, 2010

i am trying to find a recipe i saw in a paula deen magazine peanut butter parfaits then when i went back to purchase the magazine i could not find it either is the recipe on the website thanks charlotte callahan

By charlotte callahan on March 06, 2010

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Not Yo Mama’s Banana Pudding