Description
Creamy “chocolate banana pudding fluff” delivers a silky dance of rich chocolate and sweet banana in every spoonful. Dessert enthusiasts will savor this simple yet luxurious treat that promises pure indulgence with minimal effort.
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 Flavor Base:
- 1 (3.4 oz) box instant chocolate pudding mix
- 1 cup cold milk
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping and Texture 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
- Whisk the chocolate pudding mix and cold milk in a spacious mixing vessel until the mixture transforms into a thick, velvety consistency, ensuring no lumps remain.
- In a separate large bowl, cream the cream cheese until silky and uniform, using an electric mixer to achieve a smooth texture.
- Introduce powdered sugar and vanilla extract to the cream cheese, blending thoroughly until the mixture becomes light and homogeneous.
- Incorporate Cool Whip into the cream cheese blend, folding gently to maintain the airy texture, then carefully integrate the prepared chocolate pudding.
- Delicately fold sliced bananas, crumbled vanilla wafers, and miniature chocolate chips into the creamy mixture, distributing ingredients evenly throughout.
- Transfer the decadent dessert to a serving container, seal with a lid or plastic wrap, and refrigerate for a minimum of one hour to allow flavors to harmonize and develop.
- Prior to serving, garnish with additional banana slices, delicate chocolate shavings, or a dollop of whipped cream to elevate the visual appeal and taste profile.
Notes
- Prevent banana browning by tossing freshly sliced bananas with a splash of lemon juice before adding to the pudding fluff.
- Create a gluten-free version by substituting vanilla wafers with gluten-free graham crackers or almond flour cookies.
- Elevate the dessert’s protein content by using Greek yogurt instead of cream cheese for a tangy, healthier twist.
- Make it dairy-free by using coconut whipped cream and dairy-free cream cheese alternative for a friendly option to those with lactose sensitivities.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg