Well, the Labor Day weekend is upon us. For some it is a three-day weekend for others, just another day at work. I hope whatever you do this weekend you find some time to have fun with your families, friends or enjoy some alone time.
I have seen this dessert on Facebook, Pinterest and even Instagram. I thought with the holiday weekend coming up this would be a great time to try it! I am always looking for easy desserts that can feed a group of people. I used the Paula Deen recipe for Not Yo’ Mama’s Banana Pudding Recipe (click for link to original recipe).
Verdict:
The picture does not do the dessert justice. It was hard to get a decent picture of the dessert. But the flavor more than made up for the picture to us.
This was a very simple dessert. It took about 10 minutes to put together and 30 minutes to set up. The flavor was good. I added more bananas because it needed more flavor in the center section of the dessert. It is VERY sweet!
I love Chessman cookies so I thought this was great. My kids asked that next time I try it with Nilla Wafers. Those are their favorite cookies. Try it out with your favorite shortbread cookies.
Banana Pudding Chessman Dessert
Ingredients:
- 1 (12 oz) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups whole milk or fat-free half and half
- 1 (5 oz) box French Vanilla Instant Pudding
- 8-10 bananas, thinly sliced
- 2 bags Chessman cookies
Directions:
- Cover the bottom of a 13″ x 9″ casserole dish with Chessman cookies.
- Cover the cookies by layering the banana slices on top.
- In a bowl beat the milk and pudding mix until smooth. In a second bowl beat the cream cheese and sweetened condensed milk until smooth. Fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture. Fold the two bowls together.
- Pour the mixture over the bananas and smooth out.
- Cover the top with the remaining Chessman cookies.
- Refrigerate until ready to serve.
What's for Dinner Moms? 
What are Chessman cookies ?
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They are a shortbread butter cookie made by Pepperidge Farm in the US. They are stamped with the pieces from the chessboard hence their name, Chessman. Any buttery shortbread cookie can be substituted.
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Yes, absolutely love this! 🙂
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Oh my, that certainly does look sweet! I’ve always liked bananas with Vanilla Wafers too. 🙂
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It’s funny seeing what will be the comfort foods for my kids in the future. Mine was the shortbread from my grandmother for my kids it is Nilla wafers. 🙂
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True!
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My son loves this dessert. I make it about once a year and he eats most of it. 😉
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I thought it was pretty good. My kids liked it far more than I did. 😉
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I actually can only tolerate one piece. I think I want it but after that…I’m over it. 😉 The son and hubs however..love it. 🙂
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Yummmmm
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Thank you!
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I usually make this with Nilla Vanilla Wafers (and, I admit, Cool Whip), but since I LOVE Chessman cookies, I’ve gotta try this!
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I love Chessman cookies too! Hope you like it.
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Seems so yummy!
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Thank you so much!
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Man I just started my diet and working out again sigh… this food looks too dam tempting
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Thank you! Good luck on working out! Maybe just a taste?
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Lmfao ok I’ll make a deal… I’ll reach my fitness goal then I can try that recipe
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😉
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Excellent keep the great recipes coming. I’m writing them down and will get “my grub on” soon
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Thanks!
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Oh yes, I’m lovin’ it 🙂
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