Description
Brown Butter Banana Cream Lush is a decadent layered no-bake dessert featuring a buttery brown butter cookie crust, creamy cheesecake layer, luscious banana pudding filling, fresh bananas, and fluffy whipped topping. This crowd-pleasing dessert is perfect for holidays, potlucks, and family gatherings.
Ingredients
- 2 cups vanilla wafer crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, browned and cooled slightly
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar, divided
- 1 container (8 oz) whipped topping, divided
- 2 packages (3.4 oz each) instant banana pudding mix
- 3 cups cold milk
- 3 ripe bananas, sliced
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
- Extra vanilla wafer crumbs for garnish
Instructions
- Brown the butter in a saucepan over medium heat until golden and nutty. Allow to cool slightly.
- Combine vanilla wafer crumbs and brown butter until evenly moistened.
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9×13-inch dish to form the crust.
- Refrigerate for 15 minutes.
- In a bowl, beat cream cheese with 1/2 cup powdered sugar until smooth.
- Fold in 1 cup whipped topping and vanilla extract.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the chilled crust.
- In another bowl, whisk banana pudding mix with cold milk until thickened.
- Spread half of the pudding over the cream cheese layer.
- Arrange sliced bananas evenly over the pudding.
- Spread the remaining pudding on top.
- Top with the remaining whipped topping.
- Sprinkle with vanilla wafer crumbs and cinnamon if desired.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- Use ripe but firm bananas to prevent excess moisture.
- Brown butter adds a rich caramel-like flavor to the crust.
- For best results, chill overnight before serving.
- Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Add chopped toasted pecans for extra texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American