Banana Cream Delight

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A layered dessert that combines a buttery baked pecan crust, a smooth cream cheese layer, rich banana cream pudding, and fluffy frozen whipped topping. Let's not forget the fresh banana slices in the middle. It's the perfect blend of crunchy and creamy, light and decadent—all in one pan.

Prep Time30

Active Time15

Chill Time2

Total Time2 45

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: 9 x 9", Bananas, comfort food, cream cheese, pudding

Yield:

Calories: 331kcal

Author: Sweet Ordeal

Materials

Crust:

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup pecans, finely chopped
1/2 cup salted butter, melted

Cream Cheese Layer:

8 oz. cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1 cup frozen whipped topping, thawed

Banana Layer:

2 large bananas, sliced
2 cups milk
2 - 3.5 oz. boxes instant banana cream pudding mix (also good with coconut cream pudding)

Top Layer:

3 cups frozen whipped topping, thawed
1/4 cup pecans, chopped

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350° and grease a 9 x 9" baking dish.

Crust:

In medium bowl, mix together the flour, pecans, and melted butter. Press into bottom of baking dish. Bake for 15 minutes. Let cool for 10 minutes, then chill until cold.

Cream Cheese Layer:

In medium bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Gradually add the powdered sugar until blended. Stir in the whipped topping.
Drop by spoonfuls over crust, then gently spread in an even layer. Return to the refrigerator to chill.

Banana Layer:

Place sliced bananas over cream cheese layer to completely cover it. Add more bananas if necessary. Having a double layer of bananas is fine.
In medium bowl, beat both boxes of pudding mix with milk until smooth and creamy. Pour over banana slices. Return to the refrigerator to set up.

Top Layer:

Spread whipped topping in an even layer, then sprinkle the chopped pecans over the top. Refrigerate for two hours to fully set up. Enjoy!

Notes

For large crowds, you can easily double this recipe in a 13 x 9" baking dish.

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