Banana Cream Lush Dessert (Printable Recipe)
Banana cream lush with pudding, graham crackers, and whipped topping. A crowd-pleasing no-bake dessert.
# Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Base and Layers
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16 whole sheets honey graham crackers, divided
02 -
5 small bananas, sliced
→ Pudding Mixture
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2 cups whole milk
04 -
5 ounce box vanilla or banana instant pudding
→ Cream Layer
05 -
8 ounce brick cream cheese, softened to room temperature
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14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk
07 -
12 ounce container Cool Whip, thawed
# Steps to Follow:
01 -
Line the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish with 7 and a half graham cracker sheets, breaking them to fit.
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Place banana slices evenly on top of the graham crackers.
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In a large bowl, vigorously whisk together the whole milk and instant pudding until smooth and thick.
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In a separate bowl, beat together softened cream cheese and sweetened condensed milk until smooth.
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Add thawed Cool Whip to the cream cheese mixture and beat until just combined.
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Blend the pudding and cream cheese mixtures together until well combined.
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Pour half of the combined mixture over the banana slices in the baking dish.
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Add another layer using 7 and a half graham crackers and top with the remaining cream mixture.
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Crush the remaining graham cracker sheet and sprinkle over the top. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before slicing and serving.
# Extra Tips:
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For best results, chill for a full 8 hours or overnight to allow the dessert to fully set and flavors to meld.
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You can substitute Cool Whip with an equal amount of homemade whipped cream beaten to stiff peaks.
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Nilla wafers or shortbread cookies can be used instead of graham crackers.