{"id":138592,"date":"2018-01-01T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-09-16T00:58:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/origin-www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/banana-pudding-parfait\/"},"modified":"2024-01-05T10:14:30","modified_gmt":"2024-01-05T16:14:30","slug":"banana-pudding-parfait","status":"publish","type":"recipe","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/banana-pudding-parfait\/","title":{"rendered":"Banana Pudding with Cream Cheese"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>I always keep my eyes peeled for desserts with bananas to send to (or make for) my best friend. She loves anything from banana pancakes to banana Laffy Taffys, so when I saw this recipe for banana pudding with cream cheese, I knew that it would be next on my list of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/banana-desserts\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/banana-desserts\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">banana desserts<\/a> to make for her future birthdays. This trifle-style treat will definitely impress the banana lovers in your life with every spoonful they sink into the layers of vanilla pudding, sliced bananas and Nilla wafers.<\/p>\n<h2>Ingredients<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Cream cheese:\u00a0<\/strong>It&#8217;s important to make sure that the cream cheese has softened before beating it. If you beat cream cheese that&#8217;s too cold, you&#8217;ll end up with lumpy cream cheese.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sweetened condensed milk:<\/strong> Read the labels carefully at the store, because it&#8217;s easy to grab a can of evaporated milk instead of sweetened condensed milk (a swap that won&#8217;t work in this banana pudding recipe). Learn about the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/difference-between-evaporated-and-condensed-milk\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/difference-between-evaporated-and-condensed-milk\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">difference between evaporated milk and condensed milk<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Instant pudding mix:<\/strong> We whisk a box of instant vanilla pudding mix with some cold 2% milk, skipping the time it usually needs to set up in the fridge.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Whipped topping: <\/strong>Pick up some store-bought frozen whipped topping and thaw it in the fridge before beginning the recipe. This will give the pudding mixture more fluff and body.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Vanilla wafers:\u00a0<\/strong>Crunchy vanilla wafers add some texture to the otherwise soft sliced &#8216;nanas and pudding.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sliced bananas:\u00a0<\/strong>The star of the show! Make sure the bananas are perfectly ripe\u2014a few brown spots are perfectly fine, but too many spots and the slices will turn brown more quickly than you&#8217;d like.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Directions<\/h2>\n<h3>Step 1: Beat the cream cheese<\/h3>\n<p>In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Then, beat in the can of sweetened condensed milk, and set aside.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 2: Prepare the pudding<\/h3>\n<p>In another bowl, whisk the cold milk and the vanilla pudding mix until the mix is fully incorporated into the milk.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 3: Combine the pudding, cream cheese and whipped topping<\/h3>\n<p>Add the pudding to the cream cheese mixture. Finally, fold in the thawed whipped topping.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 4: Begin layering in the trifle bowl<\/h3>\n<p>Place a third of the vanilla wafers in a 2-1\/2-qt. glass bowl. Top with a third of the sliced bananas, and then top with a third of the cream cheese pudding mixture.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 5: Repeat the layers<\/h3>\n<p>After you&#8217;ve finished with the first layer, repeat the layers twice (vanilla wafers, bananas, pudding, vanilla wafers, bananas, pudding).<\/p>\n<h3>Step 6: Refrigerate<\/h3>\n<p>Cover and refrigerate the banana pudding trifle for at least four hours, or up to overnight.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 7: Serve<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1941477 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Easy-Banana-Pudding-with-Cream-Cheese_FT22_9148_F_0412_3-SS-Edit.jpg?fit=700%2C467\" alt=\"Easy Banana Pudding With Cream Cheese Ft22 9148 F 0412 3 Ss Edit\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Pull the banana pudding with cream cheese out of the fridge before serving. If desired, garnish with additional whipped topping, sliced bananas and wafers.<\/p>\n<h2>Banana Pudding Variations<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Change the pudding flavor:<\/strong> Use banana pudding instead of vanilla pudding for extra banana flavor, or chocolate for a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/banana-chocolate-desserts\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/banana-chocolate-desserts\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">chocolate-banana dessert<\/a>. Just make sure you are picking up an instant pudding\u2014this recipe won&#8217;t work with a cook-and-serve pudding mix.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Switch up the cookies:<\/strong> Most banana pudding recipes call for Nilla wafers, but you could experiment and try Nutter Butters, Golden Oreos, graham crackers or ladyfingers in their place.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Layer in more flavors:<\/strong> You could drizzle some melted peanut butter or cookie butter, some smooth <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/salted-caramel-sauce\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/salted-caramel-sauce\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">salted caramel sauce<\/a>\u00a0or add mini chocolate chips for some texture and some chocolate.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How to Store Banana Pudding<\/h2>\n<p>Try to avoid leftovers, since the dessert is best served within the first four to 24 hours after preparation. However, if you do end up having them, they&#8217;ll last for a maximum of three days in the fridge when wrapped tightly in the trifle dish or transferred to airtight containers. After that, the vanilla wafers will become too mushy.<\/p>\n<h2>Can you make banana pudding with cream cheese ahead of time?<\/h2>\n<p>Yes! This delicious dessert needs to rest in the fridge for at least four hours, but it can last up to 24. We don&#8217;t recommend making the pudding any further than that in advance.<\/p>\n<h2>Banana Pudding with Cream Cheese Tips<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-1941478\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Easy-Banana-Pudding-with-Cream-Cheese_FT22_9148_F_0412_2-SS-Edit.jpg?fit=700%2C467\" alt=\"Easy Banana Pudding With Cream Cheese Ft22 9148 F 0412 2 Ss Edit\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Can you use homemade whipped cream instead of frozen whipped topping?<\/h3>\n<p>While <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/how-to-make-whipped-cream\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/how-to-make-whipped-cream\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">homemade whipped cream<\/a> is delicious, we don&#8217;t recommend it for this recipe. Fresh whipped cream tends to deflate, and it can cause your pudding to become too watery, especially if you leave it in the fridge overnight.<\/p>\n<h3>How can you prevent the bananas from turning brown in your banana pudding with cream cheese?<\/h3>\n<p>For best results, start with firm, unblemished bananas. If they&#8217;re too ripe, they&#8217;re more likely to bruise and turn brown. (Save overripe fruit for your favorite <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/our-best-banana-bread-recipes\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/our-best-banana-bread-recipes\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">banana bread recipe<\/a> instead.) Once sliced, you can coat the bananas in a teaspoon of citrus juice (like lemon juice) to prevent oxidizing.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The pretty, trifle-style presentation makes this creamy banana pudding with cream cheese extra fabulous. 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Followed recipe exactly, except substituted sugar free pudding instead of the regular. We both enjoyed and will make again. I may add a little more milk next time since pudding mixture was harder to spread.<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2023-06-27","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Les272"},"reviewBody":"<p>Oh gosh we really wanted to like this but it was so sickeningly sweet (for my family). If i make this again, i will for sure, cut down on the sweetened condensed milk (Maybe half a can and use lite cool whip)<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":2,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2022-07-26","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Angel"},"reviewBody":"Best Banana Pudding ever and so easy to make.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2023-10-04","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Debbie5624"},"reviewBody":"<p>Best Recipe ever... Going to do some variations ....For Oct. party going to use pumpkin spice flavored pudding and ginger snap cookies...:)<\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-10-16","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OliveLobster"},"reviewBody":"Made this for a church dinner last night and people were raving about it. I added more bananas and wafers than what the recipe called for. I waited as long as I could to layer it as I didn't want the wafers to be too mushy. I did the first mixture first and refrigerated it to save time. Then, I arranged the first layer of wafers. When I was ready then I sliced the bananas as I went along. Very delicious recipe! Thanks!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-04-01","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Green8Ball"},"reviewBody":"I've made this a few times now and always get rave reviews!  I make sure I bring the recipe with me because I know people will ask me for it:o)","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2009-07-27","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"PurpleTree"},"reviewBody":"This is GREAT!! My hubby and I love this banana pudding.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-05-08","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OrangeScissors"},"reviewBody":"This is an excellent recipe for potluck groups.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2016-02-21","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GreenDice"},"reviewBody":"Excellent.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}}]},"video":{"data":{"status":204},"message":"No shortcode found in recipe"},"rms_legacy_id":"9148","romance_copy_dek":"The pretty, trifle-style presentation makes this creamy banana pudding with cream cheese extra fabulous. 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If they\u2019re too ripe, they\u2019re more likely to bruise and turn brown. (Save overripe fruit for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/our-best-banana-bread-recipes\/\">banana bread<\/a> instead!) Once sliced, you can coat the bananas in a teaspoon of citrus juice to prevent oxidizing.<h3>Can you use homemade whipped cream instead of frozen whipped topping?<\/h3>While <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/how-to-make-whipped-cream\/\">homemade whipped cream<\/a> is delicious, we don\u2019t recommend it for this recipe. Fresh whipped cream tends to deflate, and it can cause your pudding to become too watery.<h3>Can you make banana pudding with cream cheese ahead of time?<\/h3>Yes! This delicious dessert needs to rest in the fridge at least 4 hours, but it can last up to 24. We don\u2019t recommend making the pudding too far in advance, though, as the wafers will begin to get mushy. Still hungry? Try these other <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/easy-overnight-desserts\/\">overnight desserts<\/a>.<br><br><i>\u2014<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/author\/kbandurski\/\">Katie Bandurski<\/a>, Taste Recipes Associate Editor<\/i>"}],"CommentCount":5,"RatingCount":8,"RecipeCommentDetails":[{"Comment":"<p>Excellent.<\/p>","CommentId":1,"DateRated":"02\/21\/2016 18:26","GUID":"13e8581fb2254688b1942957ec2fd877","MemberId":8681152,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Milquetoast","SubmittedDate":"02\/21\/2016 18:26"},{"Comment":"<p>This is an excellent recipe for potluck groups.<\/p>","CommentId":2,"DateRated":"05\/08\/2013 22:38","GUID":"e82ccfd2abfb42a8beb8e08460a81a07","MemberId":4346648,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"CWOCN","SubmittedDate":"05\/08\/2013 22:38"},{"Comment":"<p>Made this for a church dinner last night and people were raving about it. I added more bananas and wafers than what the recipe called for. I waited as long as I could to layer it as I didn&#39;t want the wafers to be too mushy. I did the first mixture first and refrigerated it to save time. Then, I arranged the first layer of wafers. When I was ready then I sliced the bananas as I went along. Very delicious recipe! Thanks!!<\/p>","CommentId":3,"DateRated":"10\/16\/2011 06:59","GUID":"c7209a660e7e448aa8d0d7a3c90d4406","MemberId":4444344,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"troykelly","SubmittedDate":"10\/16\/2011 06:59"},{"Comment":"<p>I've made this a few times now and always get rave reviews!  I make sure I bring the recipe with me because I know people will ask me for it:o)<\/p>","CommentId":4,"DateRated":"04\/01\/2010 16:39","GUID":"437f14f757984d31bf7eb3d0e131cd22","MemberId":1061527,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"kimandjeffjr","SubmittedDate":"04\/01\/2010 16:39"},{"Comment":"<p>This is GREAT!! My hubby and I love this banana pudding.<\/p>","CommentId":5,"DateRated":"07\/27\/2009 14:21","GUID":"1da6084d89484650a4ab9c174452db7e","MemberId":4156798,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"leannt","SubmittedDate":"07\/27\/2009 14:23"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":6,"DateRated":"03\/10\/2008 11:18","GUID":"7563b2e8da7e44e99bc55cbd8056b37e","MemberId":2071421,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"frobiebow","SubmittedDate":"03\/10\/2008 11:18"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":7,"DateRated":"02\/10\/2008 13:47","GUID":"d4625d9239114a1096b63577ebf33504","MemberId":1910515,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"zoca_girl","SubmittedDate":"02\/10\/2008 13:47"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":8,"DateRated":"06\/10\/2006 17:24","GUID":"D7983330264E436BA10CF8234E3E38A3","MemberId":464096,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"SANDYGIRL","SubmittedDate":"06\/10\/2006 17:24"}]},"breadcrumb":[{"term_id":310796,"name":"Dishes &amp; Beverages","slug":"dishes-beverages","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":310731,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Wondering what to make? 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