Banana pudding preference

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I usually make the Paula Deen recipe whenever I get the craving for it, but I use Vanilla Wafers instead of the Chessman cookies.

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You're missing out then. I love that recipe.

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Chess Cookies > Vanilla Wafers i

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I’ve actually never had them. Every time I went to get all of the stuff to make BP, I couldn’t find them. So I just got the Vanilla Wafers.

In 13x9 pyrex dish, put a layer of nilla wafers on the bottom, flat side down, covering the base. Then cover with bananas, then about half your pudding mixture. Repeat again. Cover and let chill for 4-5 hours so everything will meld well. Before serving, crush up wafers to crumble onto the top and grate a little nutmeg as well. Perfect balance of cooking, bananas, and pudding. The wafers in the pudding soften up and are almost more cake texture. The crumble on top gives you that little crunch.

I go very simple with mine, and honestly it is just good. It isn't fancy, but it works because everything is allowed to come together.

1 box instant vanilla pudding (i'm lazy)
1 can sweetened condensed milk (i like eagle brand)
2 cups cold milk
1 tablespoon of vanilla extract
12 ounces cool whip
Usually around 10-12 bananas or so, depending on their size

I like having all my pudding mixture and cool whip mixed together smoothly, but some may like it more loosely incorporated. Personal preference.

It isn't fancy by any means, it just relies on letting everything blend together as it chills in the fridge and it comes out fantastic. Super simple and has always been a crowd pleaser anywhere i've taken it.

I love paula's banana pudding

Nilla wafers, chunks of banana in pudding, and baked meringue on top.

It's called banana pudding, not banana cookie casserole

I add some crushed up heath bar to mine occasionally for something different.

Helen, a restaurant here in Bham, makes a warm banana pudding that is quite good.

I don't make much in the way of desserts, but I do eat them. The Chess cookies are far superior to vanilla wafers. I also like it with Biscoff cookies. So good!

1 box instant vanilla pudding...when i taste this stuff I gag. Sorry it just has this fake taste/smell

Magnolia Bakery Banana Pudding recipe

Simply the best. Though I may consider substituting chessman cookies next time I make it.