Not Yo' Mama's Banana Pudding

Steps

1. 1

   Line the bottom of a 13x9x2-inch baking dish with 1 bag of the chessmen cookies.

2. 2

   Layer the sliced bananas evenly over the top of the cookies.

3. 3

   In a medium bowl, combine the 2 cups of milk and the instant French vanilla pudding mix. Blend well using a handheld electric mixer until thickened.

4. 4

   In a separate large bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and the sweetened condensed milk. Mix until the mixture is completely smooth.

5. 5

   Gently fold the thawed whipped topping into the cream cheese and condensed milk mixture.

6. 6

   Add the cream cheese mixture to the prepared pudding mixture and stir together until the two are well blended.

7. 7

   Pour the final pudding mixture over the layers of cookies and bananas in the dish, spreading it to the edges.

8. 8

   Cover the top of the pudding with the remaining bag of cookies.

9. 9

   Refrigerate the pudding until ready to serve; at least 2 hours is recommended to allow the cookies to soften slightly.

   Start 2-hour timer