Not Yo' Mama's Banana Pudding

This recipe is one from Paula Deen. It has an amazing number of high ratings, so we decided to make it for a get together Anita was attending.


This pudding really is very, very good. Dangerously good. Almost scary good.

Makes: 12 servings (or... 6...)
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes (to cool)
Printable Recipe

Ingredients:

• 2 bags Pepperidge Farm Chessman cookies (note if you put the cookies in close together, you might need 3 bags)
• 6 to 8 bananas, sliced
• 2 cups milk
• 1 (5 oz) box instant French vanilla pudding
• 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
• 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
• 1 (12 oz) container whipped topping or sweetened whipped cream

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

2. Combine the milk and pudding mix in a bowl and mix well.

3. In another bowl combine the cream cheese and milk and mix until smooth.

4. Fold the whipped topping into the cream cheese mixture.

5. Add the cream cheese mixture to the pudding mixture and stir well.

6. Pour mixture over cookies and bananas and spread evenly. Cover with remaining cookies.

7. Refrigerate until ready to serve.