Banana Pudding Fluff
Banana pudding fluff is a new twist on a Southern classic. It’s wonderful for potlucks and picnics and takes just minutes to assemble!
Servings 12
Ingredients
- 16 ounces cream cheese room temperature
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 packages instant banana cream pudding mix 3.4 ounces each
- 1 ½ cups 2% or whole milk
- 12 ounces frozen whipped topping thawed
- 1 ½ cups mini marshmallows
- 3 large bananas peeled and sliced
- 30 vanilla wafer cookies coarsely crushed
Optional garnishes
- additional whipped topping
- additional sliced bananas
Instructions
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, or in a large bowl with an electric mixer, beat the cream cheese for 3 minutes. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and add in powdered sugar and vanilla and beat an additional 3 minutes.16 ounces cream cheese, 1 cup powdered sugar, 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- In a large bowl, whisk together the dry pudding mixes and milk. Allow pudding to set up for a few minutes.2 packages instant banana cream pudding mix, 1 1/2 cups 2% or whole milk
- Add the pudding to the cream cheese mixture and beat until fully incorporated. Be sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl to incorporate all of the cream cheese.
- Fold in whipped topping until completely incorporated. Fold in the marshmallows.12 ounces frozen whipped topping, 1 1/2 cups mini marshmallows
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Just before serving, fold in the sliced bananas and top with crushed vanilla wafers. If desired, garnish with additional whipped topping and more banana slices.3 large bananas, 30 vanilla wafer cookies, additional whipped topping, additional sliced bananas
