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Creamy Banana Pudding with Crunchy Chessmen Cookies

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A quick and easy homemade banana pudding recipe featuring creamy vanilla custard layered with ripe bananas and crunchy Chessmen cookies for a delightful texture contrast.

Ingredients

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  • 3 medium ripe bananas, sliced
  • 1 package (3.4 oz / 96 g) instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 2 cups (480 ml) cold whole milk
  • 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream, whipped until stiff peaks form
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) sweetened condensed milk (optional but recommended)
  • 1 1/2 cups (about 50 g) crushed Chessmen cookies, plus whole cookies for garnish
  • 1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp (16 g) powdered sugar (optional, for whipped cream sweetness)

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix and cold milk until thickened, about 2 minutes. Let it sit for 5 minutes to fully set.
  2. In a separate chilled bowl, beat the heavy cream with powdered sugar (if using) and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
  3. Gently fold the sweetened condensed milk into the set pudding until combined.
  4. Slowly fold the whipped cream into the pudding mixture using a spatula until silky and fluffy.
  5. Peel and slice the bananas into thin rounds.
  6. In a serving dish or individual glasses, layer pudding, sliced bananas, and crushed Chessmen cookies. Repeat layers, finishing with pudding topped with whole Chessmen cookies.
  7. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to let flavors meld and cookies soften slightly while retaining crunch.
  8. Serve chilled and enjoy.

Notes

Chill the bowl and beaters before whipping cream for better peaks. Fold whipped cream gently to keep texture light. Crush cookies lightly to maintain crunch. Slice bananas fresh or toss in lemon juice to prevent browning. If pudding is too thick after chilling, stir gently before serving. For vegan or dairy-free versions, substitute milk and cream with plant-based alternatives and use vegan cookies.

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