Instructions

1. 1

   In a large mixing bowl, pour the entire contents of the Jell-O banana cream instant pudding mix. Add the 12 fluid ounces of chilled evaporated milk.

   ⏱️ 1 min

   
2. 2

   Using a hand mixer, blend the pudding mix and evaporated milk together for about 2 minutes until the mixture is smooth and well combined. Add the 14 ounces of sweetened condensed milk to the bowl.

   ⏱️ 2 min

   
3. 3

   Blend again with the hand mixer until the mixture is completely smooth and all ingredients are integrated. Refrigerate this pudding mixture while you prepare the cream cheese mixture.

   ⏱️ 2 min

   
4. 4

   In a separate large mixing bowl, add the 8 ounces of softened cream cheese. Beat the cream cheese with a hand mixer until it is smooth and creamy.

   ⏱️ 2 min

   
5. 5

   Add the 1/2 cup of powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon of vanilla paste (or vanilla extract) to the cream cheese. Blend again with the hand mixer until thoroughly combined and smooth.

   ⏱️ 2 min

   
6. 6

   Pour the 1 1/2 cups of heavy whipping cream into the cream cheese mixture. Continue beating with the hand mixer until the mixture reaches a thick, whipped cream-like consistency.

   ⏱️ 3 min

   
7. 7

   Retrieve the chilled pudding mixture from the refrigerator. Pour the pudding mixture into the bowl containing the whipped cream cheese mixture.

   ⏱️ 1 min

   
8. 8

   Using a spatula, gently fold the pudding and cream cheese mixtures together until they are fully combined and uniformly colored, ensuring no streaks remain.

   ⏱️ 3 min

   
9. 9

   Take a rectangular baking dish (approximately 9x13 inches). Arrange a single layer of Chessmen cookies to completely cover the bottom of the dish.

   ⏱️ 2 min

   
10. 10

    Slice the bananas and arrange them in an even layer over the cookies, ensuring full cookie coverage.

    ⏱️ 3 min

    
11. 11

    Spoon about half of the combined pudding and cream cheese mixture over the banana slices and spread it out evenly to form a smooth layer.

    ⏱️ 2 min

    
12. 12

    Add another layer of sliced bananas over the pudding mixture.

    ⏱️ 1 min

    
13. 13

    Spoon the remaining pudding and cream cheese mixture over the second layer of bananas and spread it evenly.

    ⏱️ 1 min

    
14. 14

    Place one final layer of Chessmen cookies on top of the pudding mixture, covering the entire surface.

    ⏱️ 1 min

    
15. 15

    Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld and the pudding to set properly.

    ⏱️ 240 min

    

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