Description
This Biscoff Banana Pudding with Caramel is a luscious, no-bake dessert featuring creamy layers of whipped cream, vanilla pudding, and cream cheese, combined with sweet banana slices and the signature spiced crunch of Biscoff cookies, all topped with a rich caramel drizzle. Perfectly chilled, this dessert delivers a delightful blend of textures and flavors that will satisfy any sweet tooth.
Ingredients
Scale
Pudding Mixture
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 (3.4 oz) package instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 cup whole milk
Whipped Cream
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
Assembly and Garnish
- Crushed Biscoff cookies (quantity to taste, approximately 1 to 1 1/2 cups)
- Banana slices (from about 3-4 medium bananas)
- 1 cup caramel sauce
Instructions
- Prepare the Cream Cheese Mixture: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese together with the sweetened condensed milk until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy, ensuring there are no lumps.
- Mix Vanilla Pudding: Add the instant vanilla pudding mix and the whole milk to the cream cheese mixture. Stir well until all components are thoroughly combined and the mixture begins to thicken slightly.
- Whip the Cream: In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream together with the powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. This means when you lift the whisk, the cream holds firm peaks without collapsing.
- Fold Whipped Cream into Pudding Mixture: Gently fold the whipped cream into the pudding mixture in batches to maintain the light, airy texture of the whipped cream, creating a smooth and fluffy pudding layer.
- Layer the Dessert: In a serving dish or individual cups, create layered stacks starting with crushed Biscoff cookies, then a layer of banana slices, followed by the creamy pudding mixture. Repeat layers as desired for height and flavor balance.
- Add Caramel and Chill: Drizzle the caramel sauce generously over the top layer of pudding. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, allowing the flavors to meld and the pudding to set before serving.
Notes
- Use ripe but firm bananas to avoid mushy texture in the pudding.
- For extra Biscoff flavor, drizzle some cookie butter between the layers.
- The dessert can be made a day ahead to enhance flavor development.
- If desired, substitute caramel sauce with homemade caramel or salted caramel for a richer taste.
- For a lighter option, use reduced-fat cream cheese and milk.
