If classic banana pudding and peanut butter cookies had the ultimate comfort-food dessert baby, this would absolutely be it. This Nutter Butter Banana Pudding is creamy, rich, layered with soft bananas and peanut butter cookies, and completely irresistible from the very first bite.
Preparation Time and Servings
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Chill Time: 4 hours
Total Time: About 4 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 10–12
Approximate Nutrition Per Serving
- Calories: 430
- Protein: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fat: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 31g
Ingredients
For the Pudding Layer
- 2 boxes instant vanilla pudding mix
- 3 cups cold milk
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Whipped Layer
- 2 cups whipped topping or homemade whipped cream
For the Layers
- 1 package Nutter Butter cookies
- 4 bananas, sliced
- Crushed Nutter Butter cookies for topping
Optional Additions
- Peanut butter drizzle
- Mini chocolate chips
- Chopped peanuts
- Caramel drizzle
The cream cheese adds richness and tangy creaminess, while Nutter Butter cookies bring sweet peanut butter flavor that pairs perfectly with bananas.
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Prepare the pudding
In a large bowl, whisk together instant pudding mix and cold milk until smooth.
Let it sit for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
The pudding should begin setting but still remain creamy.
2. Make the cream cheese mixture
In another large bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract.
Beat until fluffy and fully combined.
This creates a rich cheesecake-like layer that makes the pudding extra creamy.
3. Combine the pudding and cream cheese
Gradually fold the pudding mixture into the cream cheese mixture.
Mix gently until smooth and fully combined.
The texture should look silky and thick.
4. Fold in whipped topping
Gently fold in whipped topping or whipped cream.
This lightens the pudding mixture and creates fluffy texture.
Avoid overmixing so the filling stays airy.
5. Slice the bananas
Slice bananas into thin rounds.
Try to use ripe but firm bananas so they hold their shape nicely in the layers.
6. Begin layering
In a trifle dish, baking dish, or large serving bowl, place a layer of Nutter Butter cookies on the bottom.
Top with sliced bananas.
Then spread a layer of pudding mixture over the bananas.
Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used.
Finish with pudding on top.
7. Add toppings
Sprinkle crushed Nutter Butter cookies over the top.
You can also drizzle peanut butter or caramel sauce if desired.
The crushed cookies add beautiful texture and extra peanut butter flavor.
8. Chill the pudding
Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
This chilling time softens the cookies and allows all the flavors to blend together beautifully.
The pudding becomes even creamier after resting.
9. Serve cold
Serve chilled straight from the refrigerator.
Each spoonful should have creamy pudding, soft banana slices, and softened peanut butter cookies.