Not Yo Mama’s Banana Pudding

Not Yo Mama’s Banana Pudding is going to be the last Banana pudding recipe you will ever need.

This banana pudding is filled with the delightful flavor of bananas that makes this banana pudding truly decadent. It is the perfect pudding for any time of year.

This is a no-cook pudding that is super easy to make.

It’s simple to make and requires few ingredients, so it’s the ideal dessert for busy moms. Kids will love this sweet and creamy treat, too!

Happy baking!

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What is Not Yo Mama’s Banana Pudding?

It is a delightfully decadent, no-bake recipe that is layered with pepperidge Farm Chessmen Cookies. It is made with cream cheese, banana pudding mix, and sweetened condensed milk.

Do I have to use bananas?

That is obviously going to be the choice of the person who is making the pudding. However, in my opinion, it is difficult to have banana pudding with no bananas in the pudding.

How should I serve this banana pudding?

Run a knife under hot water to help slice the pie cleanly. Place the serving on a plate, top with whipped topping if desired.

What is Banana Pudding made of?

This recipe for Not Yo Mama’s Banana pudding is made with cream cheese, banana pudding mix, sweetened condensed milk, and bananas.

Ingredients:

• Chessmen Cookies
• Frozen whipped topping dethawed
• Sweetened condensed milk
• Cream cheese softened
• Milk
• Banana cream instant pudding mix
• Bananas sliced

How to make Not Yo Mama’s Banana Pudding:

Step 1. In a greased 9×13 casserole dish, place a single even layer of Chessman cookies on the bottom.

Step 2. Top the cookies with a layer of sliced bananas.

Step 3. In a bowl, whisk together the milk and instant pudding mix until thick and creamy.

Step 4. In a separate bowl, beat together the cream cheese and condensed milk until smooth.

Step 5. Fold the whipped topping into the cream cheese mixture.

Step 6. Add the pudding mixture to the cream cheese and whipped topping mixture, and stir until completely combined.

Step 7. Pour the mixture over the bananas and cookies in the casserole dish, and smooth into an even layer.

Step 8. Top the pudding with another layer of Chessman cookies.

Step 9. Refrigerate to chill before serving.

Not Yo Mama’s Banana Pudding

Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes minutes

Servings: 10

There's nothing quite like a good banana pudding recipe to get your taste buds going. This particular recipe is one of my favorites – it's easy to follow, and the end result is always delicious.

4.39 from 26 votes

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Ingredients 

• 2 Bags of Chessmen Cookies
• 1 Container of frozen whipped topping dethawed
• ½ Can sweetened condensed milk
• 8 oz. Cream cheese softened
• 2 C. Milk
• 1 Box Banana cream instant pudding mix
• 5 Bananas sliced

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Instructions

• In a greased 9×13 casserole dish, place a single even layer of Chessman cookies on the bottom.
• Top the cookies with a layer of sliced bananas.
• In a bowl, whisk together the milk and instant pudding mix until thick and creamy.
• In a separate bowl, beat together the cream cheese and condensed milk until smooth.
• Fold the whipped topping into the cream cheese mixture.
• Add the pudding mixture to the cream cheese and whipped topping mixture, and stir until completely combined.
• Pour the mixture over the bananas and cookies in the casserole dish, and smooth into an even layer.
• Top the pudding with another layer of Chessman cookies. Refrigerate to chill before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 216kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 151mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 12g

Author: Laura

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Do you have to refrigerate Not Yo Mama’s Banana Pudding?

Any food that is made with dairy products should be stored covered in the refrigerator.

Why do my bananas turn black in the pudding?

The key is to treat the bananas with lemon juice or another citrus juice. This will help prevent them from turning brown when they have been exposed to air.

Can I make Not Yo Mama’s Banana Pudding in advance?

As long as Not Yo Mama’s Banana Pudding is kept covered and in the refrigerator it can be made up to 2 days in advance.

When should I buy bananas for banana pudding?

The bananas should be ripe, meaning no more green peels. However, you do not want the banana to be over-ripe for the pudding either. You want a firm banana that is no longer green.

How do you make banana pudding thicker?

If it is needed, you can use a slurry made of cornstarch and water and add it to the pudding if you are cooking it. For no-bake versions of pudding such as Not Yo Mama’s Banana pudding, using sweetened condensed milk will create a rich and thick pudding.

What can I add to pudding to make it better?

You could add fruit, nuts, or chocolate chips to add more flavor to the pudding.

When making pudding using  Cool Whip, you will use half the amount of milk that is called for on the pudding box directions.

Can I use evaporated milk when making pudding?

Yes, you can. This will give it a creamier texture and flavor. This is said to improve the flavor of the pudding, making it decadent.

Why is my instant banana pudding runny?

The only answer for this is that too much milk was used when making the pudding.

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