Description
Chocolate banana pudding fluff brings creamy indulgence to dessert lovers seeking a quick, dreamy treat. Sweet layers of chocolate, ripe bananas, and pillowy cream create a luscious experience you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 ripe bananas, sliced
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 (8 oz) container Cool Whip (or homemade whipped cream)
Pudding and Sweeteners:
- 1 (3.4 oz) box instant chocolate pudding mix
- 1 cup cold milk (for the pudding mix)
- ½ cup powdered sugar (for sweetness, optional)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Texture and Garnish Ingredients:
- 1 cup crushed vanilla wafers or graham crackers
- ½ cup mini chocolate chips or crushed chocolate cookies
- Extra banana slices
- Chocolate shavings or cocoa powder dusting
- Whipped cream dollops
Instructions
- Combine chocolate pudding mix with cold milk in a spacious mixing vessel, vigorously whisking to create a smooth, dense consistency with no lingering powder clumps.
- Allow the mixture to rest momentarily, enabling the pudding to gradually thicken and develop a rich, velvety texture.
- Gently fold sliced bananas into the pudding, ensuring even distribution and careful not to mash the delicate fruit pieces.
- Crush vanilla wafers into rustic, bite-sized fragments, sprinkling them throughout the pudding for a delightful crunch and textural contrast.
- Carefully layer the pudding in individual serving glasses or a communal dessert dish, creating elegant strata of creamy chocolate and golden cookie pieces.
- Refrigerate the dessert for at least one hour, allowing flavors to meld and the pudding to set into a chilled, decadent treat.
- Before serving, garnish with additional crushed wafers, banana slices, or a light dusting of cocoa powder to enhance visual appeal and provide an extra flavor dimension.
- Serve well-chilled, offering a spoonful of indulgent, creamy delight that balances smooth chocolate, sweet bananas, and crisp cookie elements.
Notes
- Chill your mixing bowl and whisk beforehand to help the pudding set faster and create a smoother texture.
- Use overripe bananas for deeper, sweeter flavor that blends perfectly with the chocolate pudding base.
- Experiment with different milk alternatives like almond or oat milk for a dairy-free version that maintains creamy consistency.
- For added richness, fold in whipped cream or mascarpone cheese to create an extra luxurious dessert texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg