We all have our own way of making Banana Pudding. It's a simple recipe. But one ingredient really can change everything. And in this case, it makes it thee Best Banana Pudding Ever! So what is the one ingredient? Read on for the recipe:

Banana Pudding

4 - 5 ripe bananas (sliced into coins just before use)
1 box of Vanilla Wafers
2 1/2 cups of cold milk
1 5oz. package instant pudding (Vanilla or Banana Cream flavor)
1 8oz. block cream cheese at room temperature
1 14oz. can sweetened condensed milk
1 8oz. container of whipped cream, thawed.

Place cream cheese in large mixing bowl and cream with electric hand mixer. Add in sweetened condensed milk and continue mixing until smooth. Add in instant pudding and milk and mix to combine. Once you have a smooth pudding, fold in half of your container of whipped cream, reserving the other half for later. Place a layer of vanilla wafers on bottom of glass dish. Follow with layer of banana slices. Spread a layer of pudding on top, being careful to spread it evenly to the edges of your dish. Place wafers all along the sides, with top side facing out. Then continue layering wafers, bananas, and pudding. When you get to the top, use the remaining half of the whipped cream to top the pudding with. Place a few extra vanilla wafers in a ziplock bag and break them up with a rolling pin or other kitchen utensil. Sprinkle cookie crumbs over the top. Refrigerate for a minimum of 2 hours, serve and enjoy. (This pudding tastes even better the next day.)
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Homemade Whipping Cream

1 cup cold heavy cream
1 Tbsp. confectioners sugar
1 tsp. vanilla extract

In large bowl, whip heavy cream with electric hand mixer until frothy. Add confectioners sugar and vanilla and continue beating until it forms stiff peaks.
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