Description
Southern Chessmen Cookie Banana Pudding is a no-bake Southern classic made with layers of buttery Chessmen cookies, creamy vanilla pudding, ripe bananas, and whipped topping. It’s rich, indulgent, and perfect for gatherings.
Ingredients
- 2 packages Pepperidge Farm Chessmen cookies
- 6–8 ripe bananas, sliced
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 package (5.1 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 2 cups cold milk
- 1 container (12 oz) whipped topping (like Cool Whip), thawed
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Add sweetened condensed milk and mix until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the vanilla pudding mix with cold milk until thickened.
- Fold the pudding mixture into the cream cheese mixture until smooth.
- Gently fold in the whipped topping until fully incorporated and creamy.
- Arrange one layer of Chessmen cookies in the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Evenly layer the sliced bananas over the cookies.
- Spread the pudding mixture evenly over the bananas.
- Top with a second layer of Chessmen cookies.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
- Serve chilled and enjoy.
Notes
- Use banana-flavored pudding for a stronger banana taste.
- Top with whipped cream or caramel drizzle for extra flair.
- Layer in individual jars or a trifle dish for a decorative presentation.
- Best enjoyed within 2–3 days to avoid banana browning.
- Do not freeze, as texture may change when thawed.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
