{"id":"368b27d6-c47d-4b70-bca2-cc251d8f78e9","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/368b27d6-c47d-4b70-bca2-cc251d8f78e9","source_url":"https://www.dinnerin321.com/chessman-cookie-banana-pudding/","title":"Chessman Banana Pudding","description":"This Chessman Cookie Banana Pudding is a twist on the classic Southern banana pudding. It's a no-bake dessert, that's best to make in advance and can serve quite the crowd! With layers of creamy pudding, buttery shortbread cookies, and ripe bananas, it's a treat that will be gone in minutes at any family gathering.","servings":22,"servings_text":"22","prep_time":"PT15M","total_time":"PT255M","image_url":"https://www.dinnerin321.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/IMG_6928.jpeg","ingredients":[{"text":"5.1 ounce box instant French vanilla pudding mix ((or 1 3.4oz box + 3 tablespoons from another box))","item":"box instant French vanilla pudding mix ((or 1 3.4oz box + 3 tablespoons from another box))","quantity":5.1,"unit":"oz"},{"text":"12 ounce can evaporated milk (chilled)","item":"can evaporated milk","quantity":12,"unit":"oz","preparation":"chilled"},{"text":"14 ounce  can sweetened condensed milk","item":"can sweetened condensed milk","quantity":14,"unit":"oz"},{"text":"8 ounce package cream cheese (softened)","item":"package cream cheese","quantity":8,"unit":"oz","preparation":"softened"},{"text":"1 teaspoon vanilla extract or paste","item":"vanilla extract or paste","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1/2 cup powdered sugar","item":"powdered sugar","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream","item":"heavy whipping cream","quantity":1.5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"14.5 ounces Chessmen Butter cookies (plus more for garnish)","item":"Chessmen Butter cookies","quantity":14.5,"unit":"oz","preparation":"plus more for garnish"},{"text":"8-10  small ripe bananas","item":"small ripe bananas","quantity":8,"quantity_max":10},{"text":"Garnish options: fresh mint, dehydrated banana slices, fresh banana slices, fresh whipped cream","item":"Garnish options: fresh mint, dehydrated banana slices, fresh banana slices, fresh whipped cream"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"In a medium bowl, with a hand mixer mix together the pudding mix and chilled evaporated milk for about 2 minutes, until thickened. Mix in the sweetened condensed milk until smooth. Cover and refrigerate while you prepare the cream layer."},{"number":2,"text":"In another bowl with a hand mixer, beat the cream cheese until completely smooth."},{"number":3,"text":"Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Beat again until smooth."},{"number":4,"text":"With the mixer running on medium speed, slowly pour in heavy whipping cream. Once the mixture begins to thicken, whip on high speed until stiff peaks form."},{"number":5,"text":"Gently fold the chilled pudding mixture into the cream cheese whipped cream until fully combined."},{"number":6,"text":"Add an even layer of Chessmen cookies in the bottom of a 13x9-inch baking dish."},{"number":7,"text":"Top with an even layer of sliced bananas."},{"number":8,"text":"Spread evenly half of the pudding mixture, add another layer of bananas, then spread on the rest of the pudding mixture in an even layer."},{"number":9,"text":"Top with whole or crushed Chessmen cookies."},{"number":10,"text":"Refrigerate at least 4 hours before serving. Garnish as desired."}],"date_published":"2026-10-29T23:42:12.843464+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-29T23:42:12.843464+00:00"}