Chessman Banana Pudding
Recipe: https://recipestripper.com/recipes/368b27d6-c47d-4b70-bca2-cc251d8f78e9
Original source: https://www.dinnerin321.com/chessman-cookie-banana-pudding/
Recipe image: https://www.dinnerin321.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/IMG_6928.jpeg

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.
Yield: 22
Prep time: PT15M
Total time: PT255M

Ingredients
- 5.1 ounce box instant French vanilla pudding mix ((or 1 3.4oz box + 3 tablespoons from another box))
- 12 ounce can evaporated milk (chilled)
- 14 ounce  can sweetened condensed milk
- 8 ounce package cream cheese (softened)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or paste
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 14.5 ounces Chessmen Butter cookies (plus more for garnish)
- 8-10  small ripe bananas
- Garnish options: fresh mint, dehydrated banana slices, fresh banana slices, fresh whipped cream

Instructions
1. 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.
2. In another bowl with a hand mixer, beat the cream cheese until completely smooth.
3. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Beat again until smooth.
4. 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.
5. Gently fold the chilled pudding mixture into the cream cheese whipped cream until fully combined.
6. Add an even layer of Chessmen cookies in the bottom of a 13x9-inch baking dish.
7. Top with an even layer of sliced bananas.
8. 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.
9. Top with whole or crushed Chessmen cookies.
10. Refrigerate at least 4 hours before serving. Garnish as desired.