This grown-up take on classic banana pudding weaves ribbons of salted caramel through every creamy layer. Soft vanilla wafers, ripe bananas, and pillowy whipped cream make it irresistible. Assemble it ahead and let the fridge do the work.
Prep: 25 mins Cook: 0 mins Serves: 8
Ingredients
- 1 box vanilla wafers
- 4 ripe bananas, sliced
- 2 cups cold milk
- 1 package (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup salted caramel sauce
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Flaky sea salt for finishing
Instructions
- Whisk the pudding mix with the cold milk and refrigerate for five minutes until set.
- Beat the cream cheese with the powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream to stiff peaks.
- Fold the pudding into the cream cheese mixture, then gently fold in the whipped cream.
- Layer vanilla wafers, banana slices, and the pudding mixture in a large dish, drizzling caramel between layers.
- Repeat the layers, finishing with pudding and a generous caramel swirl.
- Chill for at least four hours, then sprinkle with flaky sea salt before serving.
Tips
- Toss the banana slices in a little lemon juice to keep them from browning.
- Use homemade caramel for the best flavor if you have time.
- Crush a few extra wafers on top for added crunch.