Not Yo Mama's Banana Pudding

This recipe adds a new twist on an original recipe. This is courtesy of Paula Deen. It is where I first seen it and tried it, it is a winner! Thanks Paula!


2 bags Pepperidge Farm Chessmen cookies (I've used nearly 3 at times)
6 to 8 bananas, sliced
2 cups milk (add c. milk for additional pudding)
1 (5-ounce) box instant French vanilla pudding (2-3.5 oz.)
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 (12-ounce) container frozen whipped topping thawed, or 1-8 oz. container of whipped cream, whipped

Line the bottom of a 13 by 9 by 2-inch dish with 1 bag of cookies and layer bananas on top. In a bowl, combine the milk and pudding mix and blend well using a handheld electric mixer. Using another bowl, combine the cream cheese and condensed milk together and mix until smooth. Fold the whipped topping into the cream cheese mixture. Add the cream cheese mixture to the pudding mixture and stir until well blended. Pour the mixture over the cookies and bananas and cover with the remaining cookies. Refrigerate until ready to serve.