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No-Bake Banana Pudding Lasagna (Easy & Creamy!) Recipe

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This No-Bake Banana Pudding Lasagna is an easy and creamy layered dessert featuring a buttery Nilla wafer crust, luscious cream cheese and vanilla pudding filling, fresh banana slices, and topped with whipped cream and more Nilla wafers. Perfect for a make-ahead sweet treat that requires no baking and serves a crowd with 20 generous servings.

Ingredients

Crust

  • 1½ cup Nilla Wafers (crushed)
  • 4 tbsp butter (melted)
  • 1 pinch salt
  • ½ tsp cinnamon

Filling

  • 2 8 oz blocks cream cheese (room temperature)
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 3.4 oz packet instant vanilla pudding
  • 1½ cups milk

Layers and Topping

  • 5 large bananas (sliced)
  • 1 11 oz box Nilla wafers
  • Whipped cream or Cool Whip (for topping)
  • Additional Nilla wafers (crushed, for garnish)
  • Banana slices (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the base: In a medium mixing bowl, combine crushed Nilla wafers, melted butter, salt, and cinnamon until well combined. Press this mixture firmly into a 12×9-inch rectangular baking dish. Place the dish in the freezer to set while you prepare the filling.
  2. Make the cream cheese mixture: Using a stand mixer, beat cream cheese and sugar together until smooth. Add heavy cream and vanilla extract, then whip the mixture until stiff peaks form, creating a light and fluffy texture.
  3. Prepare the pudding: In a separate bowl, whisk together instant vanilla pudding mix and milk. Allow it to thicken for 10 to 15 minutes until it reaches a custard-like consistency.
  4. Combine fillings: Gently fold the thickened pudding mixture into the whipped cream cheese mixture. Be careful to maintain the airy texture by folding gently.
  5. Layer the dessert: Pour half of the filling mixture evenly over the prepared biscuit base. Add a layer of sliced bananas and a layer of whole Nilla wafers on top. Then pour the remaining filling over the bananas and wafers, followed by another layer of sliced bananas and wafers.
  6. Add cheesecake layer: Spread a thin layer of the cream cheese mixture on top to cover the bananas. This helps prevent them from browning while in the refrigerator.
  7. Chill: Cover the dish and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or preferably overnight to allow layers to set and flavors to meld.
  8. Serve and garnish: Just before serving, top the lasagna with whipped cream or Cool Whip, sprinkle with crushed Nilla wafers, and garnish with additional banana slices for a beautiful presentation.

Notes

  • For best results, chill overnight to let flavors meld and the dessert to firm up well.
  • Use ripe but firm bananas to prevent mushiness in the layers.
  • If you prefer a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with whipped topping, though texture may differ slightly.
  • This dessert is best served within 2 days for freshness.
  • Freeze the base longer if you find it too soft when layering to prevent mixing layers.

Find it online: https://lauracooks.com/no-bake-banana-pudding-lasagna-easy-and-creamy-recipe/