Description
A comforting and indulgent Banana Bread Pudding made with buttery biscuits cooked in a slow cooker, layered with a creamy banana pudding filling, and topped with a smooth cream cheese icing, whipped cream, and fresh banana slices. Perfect for a cozy dessert or special occasion treat.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Biscuit Base
- 1 stick butter
- 2 cans Grands Biscuits
For the Banana Cream Filling
- 1 large ripe banana (mashed)
- 1 package banana cream instant pudding (3.4-ounce size)
- 1/2 cup half n half
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk
For the Cream Cheese Icing
- 1 large ripe banana
- 1 package cream cheese (8oz, softened)
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For Serving
- Whipped cream
- Banana slices
Instructions
- Melt Butter and Prepare Biscuits: Turn the slow cooker (Crock-Pot) on high and place the stick of butter inside to melt. Once melted, open the cans of Grands Biscuits and cut each biscuit into fourths. Add the biscuit pieces to the crockpot and stir well to coat them evenly in the melted butter.
- Cook Biscuits: Cook the biscuits in the crockpot for about 2 hours, stirring approximately every 20 minutes. Be sure to turn the biscuits inside the crockpot so they brown evenly and cook through completely.
- Prepare Banana Cream Filling: Peel one ripe banana and place it in a blender or food processor. Add the sweetened condensed milk and half n half, then pulse to blend smoothly. Add the banana cream instant pudding mix and pulse again until well combined.
- Add Filling to Biscuits: Pour the banana cream filling over the cooked biscuits in the crockpot. Stir well to mix the pudding filling evenly with the biscuit base. Turn the crockpot to low and cook for an additional 30 minutes to meld flavors and finish cooking. Then turn off the crockpot.
- Make Cream Cheese Icing: In a blender or mixer, mash one ripe banana until smooth. Add softened cream cheese, vanilla extract, and milk. Mix until smooth and creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar a little at a time and continue mixing until fully blended and smooth.
- Serve: Scoop servings of the banana bread pudding into bowls or dessert plates. Spoon the cream cheese icing over each serving. Top with whipped cream and banana slices for garnish. Enjoy this rich and creamy dessert warm or at room temperature!
Notes
- Stirring the biscuits frequently during cooking ensures even browning and prevents sticking.
- The slow cooker low setting gently melds the flavors and keeps the pudding moist.
- The cream cheese icing adds a luscious, tangy contrast to the sweet banana pudding.
- Use ripe bananas for maximum sweetness and flavor in both the filling and icing.
- This dessert can be served warm or chilled depending on preference.
