Paula Deen Banana Pudding

Not Yo Momma’s Paula Deen Banana Pudding is a fluffy mixture of creamy pudding and whipped cream with cream cheese and sweetened condensed milk. Plus it’s served with Chessman Cookies under and on top!

I loved banana pudding anything as a little girl. If lip smackers had been smart when I was entering jr high they would have made bank off of a lip gloss for banana pudding anything. 

Did you buy Lip Smackers as well? Something like, white cake batter, or Dr Pepper? Those were the good ol’ days. 

Paula Deen’s Not Yo Momma’s Banana Pudding 

Paula Deen Banana Pudding, or the full name, Paula Deen’s Not Yo Momma’s Banana Pudding is a little bit deceiving so I just want to get this out of the way first, it’s not a banana pudding recipe. 

I mean, it is. There are bananas under the pudding. But the actual pudding is a french vanilla whipped up with sweetened condensed milk and cream cheese. 

That’s a legit pudding dessert. 

 Ingredients for Not Yo Momma’s Banana Pudding

Here’s your quick grocery list to make your banana pudding with Chessman Cookies. 

• Chessman Cookies
• Instant French Vanilla Pudding Box
• Cool Whip
• Cream Cheese
• Sweetened Condensed Milk
• Milk
• Bananas

Substitute for Chessman Cookies

Vanilla Wafers are the best substitute for Chessman cookies if you can’t find them. Chessman Cookies are usually by the Pepperidge Farm brand so look by the Mint Milano cookies. 

How to Make Paula Deen Banana Pudding  

1. Set the cool whip in the fridge or on the counter for a faster thaw.
2. Whisk milk and the pudding together in a small bowl. 
3. In another bowl, combine the cream cheese and sweetened condensed milk.
4. Fold the cool whip into the cream cheese mixture. 
5. Stir together the banana pudding and cream cheese mixture. 
6. Layer 1 package of cookies on the bottom, topped with sliced bananas. 
7. Pile on the pudding. 
8. Top with more cookies.
9. Refrigerate until set. 

How Do You Keep Bananas From Turning Dark In Banana Pudding?

You can toss your bananas in a little lemon juice before adding them to the pudding to help keep them from browning. But I feel this isn’t necessary. You merely need to place the pudding directly on the bananas and spread evenly to seal it from the air.

How Long Will Banana Pudding Keep?

Banana pudding will keep for 3 days in the refrigerator.  It should be well wrapped in plastic wrap.

Can You Substitute Real Whipped Cream Instead Of Cool Whip In Recipes?

To use real whipped cream instead of Cool Whip, you will need to add a stabilizing ingredient to the whipped cream, so that it holds its shape after being added to the recipe. This is done by making a stabilized whipped cream with gelatin. 

What Is The Difference Between Sweetened Condensed Milk and Evaporated Milk?

The difference is sugar. Evaporated milk has no added sugar to it so it’s not sweet. Sweetened condensed milk has been sweetened with sugar and is thick and delicious. 

Homemade Banana Pudding Recipe

I’ve actually been knocking around the idea of making a homemade banana pudding, but are people still into pudding? I love pudding, no that’s not true. I do not usually eat chocolate pudding, or chocolate ice cream actually; Cade loooooves it. 

What do you all think? Would you like to learn how to make banana pudding from scratch? I would love to hear your thoughts so I know if it’s worth testing a recipe.

In the meantime, indulge in this Paula Deen Banana Pudding!

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Paula Deen's Not Yo Momma’s Banana Pudding

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Prep Time: 15 minutes

1 hour

Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes

Servings: 24

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Paula Deen's Not Yo Momma's Banana Pudding is a fluffy mixture of creamy pudding and whipped cream with cream cheese and sweetened condensed milk.

Ingredients

• 14 oz Milk Sweetened Condensed
• 12 oz Cool Whip
• 2 Bags Cookies Chessman
• 6 Bananas Sliced
• 2 Cups Milk Whole
• 1 Box Pudding Mix 5 oz, French Vanilla, instant
• 8 oz Cream Cheese softened

Instructions

• Line a 9x13” pan with 1 bag of cookies and top with bananas. 
• In a bowl, whisk together the pudding and milk. Set aside. 
• In another bowl, using a handheld mixer beat the cream cheese and sweetened condensed milk until smooth. 
• Fold the cool whip into the cream cheese mixture.
• Fold the cream cheese mixture into the pudding mixture and spread over the bananas. 
• Cover with the last bag of cookies and refrigerate for 1 hour or up to overnight. 

Notes

This will keep for about 3 days.  Wrap tightly with plastic and store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts

Paula Deen's Not Yo Momma’s Banana Pudding

Amount Per Serving (1 g)

Calories 306 Calories from Fat 126

% Daily Value*

Fat 14g22%

Saturated Fat 5g31%

Cholesterol 24mg8%

Sodium 279mg12%

Potassium 220mg6%

Carbohydrates 40g13%

Fiber 2g8%

Sugar 17g19%

Protein 5g10%

Vitamin A 263IU5%

Vitamin C 3mg4%

Calcium 81mg8%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Course: 500+ Best Dessert Recipes

Cuisine: American

Keyword: banana, dessert, pudding