This Four Layer Banana Pudding is HANDS DOWN my favorite dessert EVER! It has yummy layers of bananas and pudding and cheesecake fillings and cookies.
This Four Layer Banana Pudding is HANDS DOWN my favorite dessert EVER. It is so creamy and decadent — plus it is a SUPER easy recipe to make! I got this recipe from a friend in high school who got it from Paula Deen! It’s original name is “Not Yo’ Mama’s Banana Pudding Recipe” and that’s the truth! This is not like any banana pudding you’ve had before. When I made this, my brother had a friend over who said he didn’t like banana pudding. I made him try this and he changed his tune pretty quickly!
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This Four Layer Banana Pudding is a great recipe to make for a crowd — it serves about 20 people. When you are putting down the first layer of cookies, you may want to break some cookies in half to fill the bottom and sides. Sometimes I will buy three packages of the cookies for this recipe because I want to make sure I have enough whole cookies, and sometimes they get broken in the package. Make sure the packages don’t get crushed by other groceries in your cart or trunk when you get these at the store! This recipe will keep in the fridge, covered, for about a week. (It is especially good the second day because the cookies soften a little….yum!)
Four Layer Banana Puding
- 2 bags Pepperidge Farms Chessman cookies
- 6 bananas sliced
- 2 cups milk
- 1 5 oz box instant pudding vanilla
- 1 8 oz. pkg cream cheese softened
- 1 14 oz. can sweetened condensed milk
- 12 oz whipped topping thawed
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Line the bottom of a 9x13 pan with one layer of Chessman cookies.
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Place sliced bananas on top of the cookie layer.
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In a large bowl, combine milk and pudding mix. Stir until smooth. Set aside.
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In a separate bowl, combine cream cheese and sweetened condensed milk. Stir until smooth. Fold in whipped topping.
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Add the two mixtures together and stir until well combined. Pour mixture over the banana layer.
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Top with another layer of Chessman cookies and refrigerate until ready to serve.
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Liz says
Sounds really good and I know really fattening, but I want to try it. Happy Easter ladies.
Linda Onstott says
It is absolutely delicious.
Roberta Kemper says
Keep those recipes coming.
Emily says
Thanks, we plan on it. 🙂
brenda daniel says
Tha best banana pudding I have ever eaten !!!!
Fran says
what can you use instead of the cookies as they are not available in Australia
Erica says
Some people have said they use Nilla Wafers… are those available in Australia?
Krisanne says
Also, Lorna Doones may work well
Wendy says
No Nilla wafers in Oz or Lorna Doones but I’ve found recipes for copies of both. Does seem time-consuming to make the cookies and then the pudding though. I’m thinking of using a shortbread type cookie.
Echo says
I think any type of flat, shortbread cookie will work fine in this recipe. I agree that making the cookies and then everything else would take a lot of time. Let us know what you find so we can share it on the recipe for others who can’t find the cookies. Thank you!
Julie says
A shortbread cookie would weork really well. That’s basically what a Chressman cookie actually is.
Mary says
In case you haven’t tried it yet. I would think any type of shortbread cookie would work. Could add an additional flavor using “Pecan Sandies”, not sure if Australia has something similar.
Feebee says
I used malt biscuits & chocolate chip yummy
Dorothy brooks says
How can I get this four layer banana pudding recip
Linda-Rae Nichols says
I would try this with graham crackers ….
Elena says
I make this banana pudding with same pepperidge farm cookies,but no cream cheeses,instead I use sour cream to offset sweetened condensed milk. Of course everyone loves it and I have given out recipe to those who ask. I’ll have to try it with cream cheese next time.
virginia says
love it when its easy…..
Teri says
One of my kids is allergic to bananas. Would it be good with any other fruit?
Erica says
You can just leave the bananas out. The cookies and pudding would still be good!
Jan says
Try strawberries. I’ve used them in similar recipes. Or fresh sliced peaches would be good, too.
Shirley says
You can use pineapple instead of bananas never used this recipe before but you can use pineapple and make pineapple pudding.
Marcia says
I made this. It is absolutely delicious. Omg I will definitely tuck this recipe in my box. Because I will definitely make it again.
Phyllis Pippin says
I have high cholesterol ( thankfully its down now ) can I use low fat ingredients in this pudding? Thx
Echo says
Yes, you can. I believe Jell-O makes a sugar-free version of their vanilla pudding. You can also use a lower-fat milk. It will make the pudding less thick, but it will taste just as delicious. Thank you for asking!
Nannie Hawkins says
WHAT IF YOU DONT EAT CHEESE WHAT CAN YOU USE TO MAKE IT BETTER
Echo says
I know there is now a Greek Yogurt option for cream cheese. It comes in a block just like cream cheese and is sold next to the cream cheese in grocery stores. I’ve used it in recipes and it works great. You may want to check the ingredients to make sure it is something you can eat. Thanks for asking!
Lisa says
Looks like Paula Deen’s Not Yo Momma’s Bannana Pudding we’ve used for years. Love it!
Martinique says
It’s exactly the same as Paula Deans original recipe!
Destiny says
Ain’t this recipe called not your mamas banana pudding by Paula Deen. I have been using this recipe for many years now.
Milan says
Yes, so it says, read d intro maam
Jean says
This recipe looks great – is there an alternative biscuit that can be used. I am in Australia and we do not have the biscuits you have used in the recipe. Thanks.
Erica says
You can use Nilla wafers as an alternative– are those available?
Toni says
Is it too much to use both shortbread and vanilla wafers I really love the taste of the cookie when it gets soft in the pudding
Favorite Family Recipes says
If it’s not too much for you, it’s not too much! 🙂
You could layer the wafers in by adding half of the pudding on top of the bananas, then the layer of vanilla wafers, and then top it with the second half of the pudding. Thanks for asking!
Julie says
Any shortbread cookie will work.
Erna Harris says
Love your recipes!
Erica says
Thank you so much Erna! 😀 WE will do our best to keep the good recipes coming your way 🙂
Mary says
Love this recipe – will have to try it.
Kentuckylady717 says
Since I don’t care for bananas, I would use some other fruit…..or even maybe a can of Cherry Pie filling or other flavor…..and instead of using the sweetened condensed milk, just use a 12 oz. thawed cool whip……this is how I am going to make it…..just another idea……but the recipe sounds good for people who love bananas……but it is not for me 🙂
Lee says
This is an easy and delicious recipe–I have made this for years for my family!! One of their favorites!! I have used chocolate and caramel flavored pudding for different flavors–always turns out good!! A variety of cookies wil work esp oreos!!
Deborah says
Can’t wait to try recipe
REBECCA H says
This was a big hit. Thanks for the easy recipe!