Banana Pudding Recipe
cream cheese whip, peanut Mazapan, vanilla wafer crumble
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Ingredients
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Cream Cheese Whip
Peanut Mazapan
Vanilla Wafer Crumble
Banana Layering
Method
Cream Cheese Whip
- 1
Prepare the Cream Cheese Mixture
In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
- 2
Add Sugar and Vanilla
Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- 3
Whip the Cream
In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form, then gently fold it into the cream cheese mixture until fully incorporated.
Peanut Mazapan
- 4
Crush the Mazapan
Using your hands or a food processor, crumble the peanut Mazapan into small pieces for topping.
Vanilla Wafer Crumble
- 5
Crush the Vanilla Wafers
In a food processor, crush the vanilla wafers until they resemble fine crumbs.
- 6
Combine with Butter
In a bowl, mix the crushed vanilla wafers with melted unsalted butter until the mixture is crumbly.
Banana Layering
- 7
Slice the Bananas
Peel and slice the ripe bananas into thin rounds, setting them aside for layering.
Assembly
- 8
Layer the Ingredients
In a serving dish, start by adding a layer of the cream cheese mixture, followed by a layer of sliced bananas, then a layer of vanilla wafer crumble, and finally a sprinkle of crushed peanut Mazapan. Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with the cream cheese mixture on top.
- 9
Chill Before Serving
Cover the assembled pudding with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld.