Ingredients

Main Components:

· 1 box (12 oz) vanilla wafers ( Nilla Wafers preferred)
· 6 ripe bananas, sliced ¼-inch thick
· 2 cups cold whole milk
· 1 box (5.1 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
· 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened at room temperature
· 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
· 1 container (12 oz) frozen whipped topping (like Cool Whip), thawed

Optional Garnishes:

· Additional whipped topping or freshly whipped cream
· Crushed vanilla wafers
· Banana slices dipped in lemon juice to prevent browning
· Mint sprigs

Preparation Time: 25 minutes

Chilling Time: 4 hours minimum (overnight preferred)

Total Time: 4 hours 25 minutes

Yield: 12-15 servings

Equipment Needed:

· Large mixing bowl
· Electric mixer or sturdy whisk
· Medium mixing bowl
· 13×9-inch glass baking dish or trifle bowl
· Rubber spatula
· Measuring cups and spoons

Step-by-Step Method:

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