How Do I Make Banana Pudding?

5. Banana Pudding Dip

• 3.4-ounces instant vanilla pudding mix
• 8-ounces softened cream cheese
• 1/3 cup milk
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 cups heavy cream
• 1 cup whipped topping
• 1 1/2 cup crushed vanilla wafers - and whole wafers for serving
• 2 large bananas - sliced

Make the pudding according to instructions on the box. Use an electric mixer to whip the cream cheese, vanilla, powdered salt, and sugar until it is smooth. Fold the pudding, 1 sliced banana, and 1/2-cup of whipped topping into the mixture. Line a bowl with whole vanilla wafers and pour the pudding on top of the wafers. Top the dessert with crushed cookies, the remaining whipped topping, and remaining banana slices.