Layered Banana Treat (Print Format)
Light and indulgent banana dessert inspired by Chick-fil-A, layered with creamy pudding, fresh fruit, and softened Nilla wafers for a melt-in-your-mouth bite.
# Ingredients:
→ Creamy Pudding Base
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3.5 ounces instant vanilla pudding powder
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14 ounces of sweetened condensed milk
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1½ cups cold water from the fridge
→ Fluffy Whipped Cream
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⅔ cup of marshmallow cream
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2½ cups chilled heavy whipping cream
→ Layering Components
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1 box of vanilla wafer cookies
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5 to 6 large bananas, slightly green but mostly yellow
# Steps:
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Combine the condensed milk with cold water in a big bowl. Whisk well, making sure it’s smooth. Add the pudding mix, whisking fast until it’s fully blended and without lumps. Cover the bowl and chill it for around 4 hours to set.
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In another large bowl, beat the heavy cream until you see soft peaks. Mix in the marshmallow fluff and keep whipping until firm peaks hold their shape.
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Carefully mix the whipped cream into the pudding in small amounts. Fold gently to keep the light texture. Stir just until blended, making sure you don’t overmix.
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Using a 9x13 dish or a big bowl, stack ingredients in this order: cookies first, then banana slices, and about a third of the pudding mixture. Keep layering this way two more times, finishing with the pudding layer on top.
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Sprinkle crumbled vanilla wafers over the top if you want. Put the dish in the fridge for at least another 4 hours before eating.
# Tips:
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Tastes best if prepped the night before.
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Pudding might seem watery at first, but don’t worry, it firms up while chilling.
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Don’t slice bananas until right before serving if you want a fresher look.