This Banana Pudding Lasagna is the BEST for an easy, summer dessert recipe. If you’re looking for a simple treat to bring to a gathering or to cool off with, this no-bake dessert is a total crowd pleaser!
One thing we can probably all agree on is that no-bake, easy desserts are the best kind of desserts for summer! If you’re hading out to a gathering or having a few friends over for a small get together, this Banana Pudding Lasagna will have everyone asking you for the recipe.
It’s creamy, sweet, and delicious. Make this SUPER simple treat in less than 20 minutes and then refrigerate until you’re ready to serve!
Table of ContenTS
- What is Banana Pudding Lasagna?
- Ingredients
- How to Make a Banana Pudding Lasagna
- More Easy Desserts You’ll Love
What is Banana Pudding Lasagna?
Don’t let the name scare you! It is TRULY one of the best, easiest summertime desserts that’s perfect for any gathering or get together. Made with a cream cheese pudding base and topped with fresh bananas and vanilla wafers, this deliciously simple layered dessert is a favorite!
Ingredients
The ingredients for this recipe are so simple and easy to find. Here’s what you’ll need:
Graham Cracker Crumbs + Butter – The crust in this recipe is simply graham cracker crumbs and butter. If you don’t have graham cracker crumbs on hand, simply blend graham crackers in a food processor to create your own!
Cream Cheese – Any type of cream cheese works great for this recipe.
Heavy Whipping Cream + Milk + Sugar – The base of the dessert! If you don’t have heavy whipping cream on hand, feel free to use regular milk instead.
Vanilla Pudding Mix – Regular vanilla or french vanilla instant pudding mix both work great!
Bananas – Bananas are sliced and layered over the pudding base.
Vanilla Wafers – Wafers are layered over the bananas for the final touch on this delicious summer dessert!
How to Make a Banana Pudding Lasagna
To make Banana Pudding Lasagna, simply:
- Combine the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter, then press into a casserole dish to create a crust.
- Beat the cream cheese until smooth.
- Mix in the whipping cream, milk, and sugar.
- Make the pudding, then add it to the cream cheese mixture.
- Layer pudding, bananas, and vanilla wafers to create a “lasagna”.
- Repeat the layers one more time and refrigerate!
Note: This is our favorite casserole dish for this Banana Pudding Lasagna!
Tips: Take It Up A Notch
- Make sure that the cream cheese is room temperature before starting the recipe! This will help keep from getting “lumps” of cream cheese in the pudding base.
- Refrigerate for at least two hours before serving for best results.
- Mix it up and take things up a notch by using ginger snaps instead of vanilla wafers! It may sound crazy, but the depth of flavor it adds to this recipe is INCREDIBLE. Everyone will love it and wonder what the secret ingredient is!
- You can also substitute crumbled vanilla wafers for the graham cracker crumbs in the crust.
Storing Banana Pudding Lasagna
Cover the Banana Pudding Lasagna in an airtight wrap and store in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving. You can also store the dessert overnight or even up to 12 hours before serving!
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The BEST Banana Pudding Lasagna
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted 1/2 stick
- 3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs about 6 crackers
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 8 oz. cream cheese, room temperature
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 5.1 oz. french vanilla instant pudding mix packet
- 2 1/2 cups milk
- 4 large ripe bananas
- 1 1/2 cups vanilla wafers
Instructions
- Mix the melted butter, graham cracker crumbs, and salt together.
- Press into the bottom of a small casserole dish to create the crust.
- Beat the cream cheese until it is softened and smooth.
- Slowly mix in the sugar, vanilla, and heavy whipping cream.
- Mix until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the pudding mix and milk together for about 2 minutes.
- Pour the pudding into cream cheese mixture and mix until smooth.
- Pour half of the pudding mixture into the casserole dish, then layer with half of the sliced bananas and half of the vanilla wafers.
- Add the remaining pudding mixture, a layer of the remaining sliced bananas, and a layer of the remaining vanilla wafers.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Make sure that the cream cheese is room temperature before starting the recipe! This will help keep from getting “lumps” of cream cheese in the pudding base.
- Refrigerate for at least two hours before serving for best results.
- Mix it up and take things up a notch by using ginger snaps instead of vanilla wafers! It may sound crazy, but the depth of flavor it adds to this recipe is INCREDIBLE. Everyone will love it and wonder what the secret ingredient is!
- You can also substitute crumbled vanilla wafers for the graham cracker crumbs in the crust.
This Banana Pudding Lasagna was so delicious and easy to make. I love no bake desserts! Thanks for sharing.
This looks delicious everyone here loves banana pudding and will devour it!
Oh my goodness what an amazing idea! Pass me a bowl and a spoon.
This is the prettiest banana pudding recipe I’ve ever seen! It’s one of our all time favorite summer desserts – can’t wait to try your lasagna version.
This is my favorite type of dessert, no bake, and totally delicious! I’m making this to take camping (ok, glamping!) this weekend.
his is such a wonderful twist on banana pudding! Absolutely love this idea!
Omg, this was amazing! I love bananas in pretty much anything and this was so tasty!
I love this recipe! Such a fun take on traditional banana pudding and it’s so easy!
This banana pudding lasagna was a real hit at my barbecue; everyone loved it!
The perfect dessert to make with my kids! Delicious! 🙂
I’m always looking for new ways to put ripe bananas to delicious use! Thanks for sharing.
This is sooo delicious!
Really the best banana pudding!! So good and delish!
This looks delicious!
Oh yum! I love anything banana. What a great dessert!