Are you a banana pudding fan? I know I am. This classic recipe is such a great comfort food. I always get lots of compliments on this Lorna Doone banana pudding recipe at potlucks.
I am in no way a vanilla wafer hater (for proof, see my secret ingredient banana pudding recipe) but I love to make banana pudding with Lorna Doone shortbread cookies! They are such a great cookie and bump this banana pudding recipe up to the next level.
This banana pudding is still a pretty traditional recipe with just a few slight changes and tweaks.
This recipe is so fun to make for friends and family, whether it’s an after dinner treat or a dessert for your next backyard barbecue. This banana pudding is also awesome because it doesn’t have to be eaten all in one sitting, you can just stick it back in the fridge and enjoy it over the next few days.
Jump to:
🍌 Ingredients needed
To make this Lorna Doone banana pudding recipe, you’ll need:
- 1 package Lorna Doone shortbread cookies
- 1 container frozen whipped topping (defrosted) 12 ounces
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk
- 4 ounces cream cheese (softened at room temperature)
- 1.5 cups milk
- 1 box Vanilla or French Vanilla instant pudding mix
- 5 bananas sliced
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg
🥣 Step by step instructions on how to make this recipe
To make this recipe, begin by gathering and measuring out your ingredients. You’ll need:
- 1 package Lorna Doone shortbread cookies
- 1 container frozen whipped topping (defrosted) 12 ounces
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk
- 4 ounces cream cheese (softened at room temperature)
- 1.5 cups milk
- 1 box Vanilla or French Vanilla instant pudding mix
- 5 bananas sliced
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
Begin by lining a baking dish (I used a 13x9x2 size dish) with a layer of the Lorna Doone cookies and half of the sliced bananas. Next, using a a mixing bowl add the milk, pudding mix, cream cheese, condensed milk, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Mix the ingredients in the mixing bowl until they are smooth (especially the cream cheese, be sure it has softened before you mix it in) and then fold in the whipped topping. Pour the mixture over the cookies. Add the sliced bananas on top. Refrigerate for at least an hour before serving.
🗒️ How do I keep the bananas from browning?
If you want to prepare this recipe the day before having guests or bringing it to a potluck and you want it to look extra nice, brush a small amount of lemon juice on the bananas. The lemon juice will reduce the browning in the bananas and keep your banana pudding looking beautiful.
Other banana dessert ideas:
If you tried this Lorna Doone Banana Pudding Recipe or any other recipe on my site, please leave a ⭐ rating and let me know how it goes in the 📝 comments below. I would love to hear from you and I’m always happy to try to answer any questions you may have!
Lorna Doone Banana Pudding
Equipment
- 9 x 13 casserole dish
Ingredients
- 1 package Lorna Doone shortbread cookies divided
- 1 container frozen whipped topping (defrosted) 12 ounces
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk about 14 ounces
- 4 ounces cream cheese (softened at room temperature)
- 1 ½ cups milk
- 1 box Vanilla or French Vanilla instant pudding mix about 3.4 ounces (the smaller box)
- 5 bananas sliced
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
Instructions
- Line a baking dish (I used a 13x9x2 size dish) with a layer of the Lorna Doone cookies and half of the sliced bananas.1 package Lorna Doone shortbread cookies
- In a mixing bowl add the milk, pudding mix, cream cheese, condensed milk, cinnamon, and nutmeg.1 can sweetened condensed milk, 4 ounces cream cheese, 1 ½ cups milk, 1 box Vanilla or French Vanilla instant pudding mix, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- Mix the ingredients in the mixing bowl until they are smooth (espeically the cream cheese, be sure it has softened before you mix it in) and then fold in the whipped topping.1 container frozen whipped topping (defrosted)
- Pour the mixture over the cookies.
- Add the sliced bananas on top. Add more cookies on top, if desired.5 bananas, 1 package Lorna Doone shortbread cookies
- Refrigerate for at least an hour before serving.
Kim Wilson says
Other measurements please:
Can you please modify your recipe to show measurements and not just cans, box and packages?
How many oz is in the condensed milk, my can is 14 oz
I am guessing the pudding is a regular size box which is 4 1/2 cup servings. I never ever buy instant pudding, the taste just isn’t the same. I will cook the pudding and then mix it with the other ingredients and add a little more milk.
Audrey says
Hi Kim, the condensed milk I used was 14 ounces and the instant pudding was 3.4 ounces. I haven’t tested it by making the pudding and adding it in so I can’t say how it will turn out.
Kim Wilson says
I have Lorna Doone cookies I bought from Sam’s Club, how many cookies is in a package in your recipe? Thanks!
Audrey says
Hi Kim, you can use more or less depending on your personal preference. One box will have more than enough though.
Ginger says
Can you layer the cookies, bananas, and pudding mixture like with vanilla wafers?
Also, how long can this be refrigerated before the cookies get soft?
Audrey says
Yes, you can. It’ll get soft like it does regular banana pudding within a few hours.
Melinda Cummings says
I will have to try this and see which they prefer, this one or the vanilla wafers lol
Ngozi says
Yum yum! I should try and make this one day. I hope I can get the ingredients here in London!
Margaret says
This looks so yummy! I have so many bananas always so this might be a good recipe for a weeknight dessert.
Asia says
oooo Yummy!!! That looks so amazing! This is a fun quarantine recipe!
Nicole says
That sounds delicious!! ❤
Kari says
My husband loves all things banana! I’ll have to try this on the weekend!
Roberta says
I am making this this weekend! Thank you!
Lourdes says
This sound so delicious. Can’t wait to give it a try.
Faith @ ForMommiesByMommy says
Ooh. Like simple enough and delicious! Thanks for sharing!
Grace says
Great blog post, thanks for sharing. I’m going to try this recipe next weekend.