CARAMEL BANANA PUDDING LUSH - MELISSASSOUTHERNSTYLEKITCHEN.COM

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This Caramel Banana Pudding Lush is as rich and decadent as it sounds. Banana pudding and caramel take this popular layered dessert to new levels it's good to the last spoonful.

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 1/4 cup vanilla wafer crumbs (divided)
3/4 cup sliced almonds (divided)
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup [1 stick] butter (melted)
1/2 cup English toffee bits (divided)
2 [8] oz cream cheese (softened)
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
3/4 cup caramel ice cream topping
5 medium bananas (peeled and sliced)
20 oz Cool Whip (thawed [see cook's note])
2 [3.4] oz boxes instant vanilla pudding
3 cup whole milk

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly spritz the bottom of a 9 x 13 baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Melt the butter, then toss with 2 cup crushed vanilla wafer crumbs, 1/2 cup sliced almonds and 1/4 cup sugar. Reserve 1/4 cup sliced almonds to sprinkle on top.
  • Press firmly onto the bottom of the baking dish. Bake for 20 minutes until lightly golden and set. Cool completely.
  • Whip together the cream cheese and powdered sugar with 1 tsp pure vanilla. Whip until fluffy, then whip in 1 [8] oz Cool Whip.
  • Spread over the cooled crust.
  • Sprinkle the cream cheese layer with 1/4 cup English toffee bits.
  • Mixed the sliced bananas with the caramel. Pour over the cream cheese layer.
  • Whip together both packages of vanilla pudding with 3 cup cold milk for 3 minutes or until thick but still pourable. Spread over the bananas.
  • Frost the top with 12 oz Cool Whip. Garnish with 1/4 cup English toffee bits, 1/4 cup crushed vanilla wafers and 1/4 cup toasted almonds.
  • Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before cutting and serving.
  • Store chilled.

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