Banana cream dessert is a delicious preparation that has been appreciated in various Latin American countries for generations. Its origin dates back to the culinary influence of the United States, where the combination of bananas, pudding, and a cookie base is traditionally used to create fresh and creamy desserts. In several Latin American countries, this dessert may have different names; for example, in Mexico and Colombia it is commonly known as "banana with cream dessert," while in countries like Argentina and Chile it may simply be called "banana with sweet cream." Over time, this recipe has been adapted with local ingredients, but it maintains its essence as a light and easy-to-prepare dessert, ideal for any occasion.
Banana cream dessert
How to Make Banana Cream Dessert
Using a fork, combine the Graham cracker crumbs and honey in a small mixing bowl.
Press into the bottom of a 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan.
In a medium bowl, beat the instant vanilla pudding and milk until thickened, approximately 90 seconds.
Set aside.
In another bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar with a mixer on low speed.
With a rubber spatula, fold in the pudding until mixed.
Spread the pudding mixture over the Graham cracker base.
Place the bananas over the pudding mixture.
Sprinkle with coconut.
Spread the non-dairy whipped topping.
Sprinkle the nuts.
Cover and refrigerate for at least two hours.
This dessert is ideal to enjoy cold and offers the perfect balance between the natural sweetness of the banana and the creamy texture of the pudding and cream cheese mixture, topped with a crunchy touch thanks to the nuts and coconut.
Ingredients (10)
- Graham Cracker Crumbs
- Honey
- Fat-Free Vanilla Pudding
- Skim Milk
- Cream Cheese
- Sugar
- Bananas
- Coconut
- Light Non-Dairy Whipped Topping
- Walnuts
Instructions (12 steps)
- 1 Using a fork, combine the graham cracker crumbs and honey in a small mixing bowl.
- 2 Press into the bottom of a 33 x 23 x 5 cm pan.
- 3 In a medium bowl, beat the instant vanilla pudding and milk until thickened, about 90 seconds.
- 4 Set aside.
- 5 In another bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar with a mixer on low speed.
- 6 With a rubber spatula, fold in the pudding until combined.
- 7 Spread the pudding mixture over the graham cracker base.
- 8 Place the bananas over the pudding mixture.
- 9 Sprinkle with coconut.
- 10 Spread the non-dairy whipped topping.
- 11 Sprinkle with the walnuts.
- 12 Cover and refrigerate for at least two hours.
Nutritional Information
Calories:
3283 kcal
Protein:
0g
Carbohydrates:
436g
Fat:
270g
Azúcar:
0g
Sodio:
120mg