Best 3 Layered Banana Dessert Recipes

Are you craving a sweet and creamy dessert that will tantalize your taste buds? Look no further than our irresistible Layered Banana Dessert! This delightful treat combines layers of rich vanilla pudding, fluffy whipped cream, and sweet banana slices, all nestled in a flaky pastry crust. With its creamy texture, delightful flavors, and ease of preparation, this dessert will surely become a family favorite.

Our Layered Banana Dessert recipe includes step-by-step instructions and helpful tips to guide you through the process of crafting this delectable treat. Additionally, we offer several variations to cater to different dietary preferences and taste preferences, including a gluten-free option, a vegan variation, and a chocolate-dipped banana variation. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice cook, we've got you covered. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving more!

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

LAYERED BANANA PINEAPPLE DESSERT

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Make and share this Layered Banana Pineapple Dessert recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ThatJodiGirl

Categories Bar Cookie

Time 20m

Yield 15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup margarine or 1/3 cup butter (melted)
3 bananas (sliced)
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese (softened)
3 1/2 cups cold milk
2 packages instant vanilla flavor pudding and pie filling
1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple (drained)
1 (8 ounce) container whipped topping, thawed (I prefer Cool Whip)

Steps:

Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar and margarine in a 13 x 9" cake pan.
Press evenly onto bottom of pan.
Arrange banana slices on crust.
Beat cream cheese in a large bowl with a wire whisk or electric mixer until smooth.
Gradually beat in milk.
Add pudding mixes.
Beat until well blended.
Spread evenly over banana slices.
Spoon pineapple evenly over pudding mixture.
Spread Whipped topping over pineapple.
Refrigerate for 3 hours before serving.

LAYERED BANANA-PINEAPPLE DESSERT

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This is like a good banana pudding with a plus. I think it is tasty anytime but makes an excellent summer dessert for cook out or get together. ENJOY

Provided by Eileen Purk

Categories Puddings

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 1/2 c graham cracker crumbs
1/4 c sugar
1/3 c butter or margarine melted
3 dole bananas (sliced) *
8 oz cream cheese softened
3 1/2 c cold milk
2-4oz pkg vanilla instant pudding & pie mix **
1-20oz can(s) of crushed pineapple, drained
1-8oz pkg cool whip thawed * * *

Steps:

1. Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar & margarine in 13" x 9" pan. Press evenly onto bottom of pan.
2. Arrange banana slices on crust
3. Beat cream cheese in large bowl with wire whisk until smooth. Gradually beat in milk.
4. Add pudding mixes. Beat until well blended. Spread over banana slices.
5. Spoon pineapple evenly over pudding mixture. Spread whipped topping over pineapple.
6. Refrigerate 3 hours or until ready to serve
7. *You can top with banana slices for decorative purposes ** You can use sugar free/reduced calorie pudding *** You can use cool whip "lite"

LAYERED BANANA DESSERT

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Trish Schoofs' no-cook banana dessert is old-fashioned comfort food that tastes like you fussed. "This recipe is a real winner at our house," she writes from her West Bend, Wisconsin kitchen. "Not only is it lighter in fat and calories, but it's light on your time, too. Plus, it's a great way to use up bananas."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups cold fat-free milk
1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen reduced-fat whipped topping, thawed
9 whole cinnamon graham crackers, halved
2 medium firm bananas, cut into 1/4-inch slices

Steps:

In a bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes. Let stand for 2 minutes or until soft-set. Fold in half of the whipped topping. Place nine graham cracker squares in an ungreased 8-in. square dish. Top with half of the pudding mixture and half of the banana slices. Repeat layers. Spread with remaining whipped topping. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 194 calories, Fat 4g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 261mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Tips:

For the best flavor, use ripe bananas. The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful they will be.
If you don't have any vanilla wafers, you can use graham crackers or ladyfingers instead.
If you want to make the dessert ahead of time, you can assemble it and then refrigerate it for up to 24 hours before serving.
To make a chocolate layered banana dessert, simply add 1/2 cup of chocolate chips to the whipped cream mixture.
For a fun and festive presentation, you can garnish the dessert with fresh berries, chopped nuts, or a dollop of whipped cream.

Conclusion:

This layered banana dessert is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is a great way to use up ripe bananas and is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. With its creamy, smooth texture and delicious banana flavor, this dessert is sure to be a favorite. So next time you have a craving for something sweet, give this layered banana dessert a try. You won't be disappointed!