Gourmet Banana Pudding
Ingredients
5
bananas, sliced, divided
2 boxes (3.4 oz. each)
Jell-O Instant Vanilla Pudding and Pie Filling, prepared according to pkg. directions
16-20
Kowalski's Lemon Shortbread Cookies (from the Bakery Department), crumbled, plus a few extra whole cookies for garnish
2 cups
Sweetened Whipped Cream, divided
2-3 tsp.
fresh thyme leaves, divided, plus stems for garnish
- Kowalski's Dried Banana Chips, for garnish
Directions
- Reserve a few banana slices for garnish; set aside.
- Layer ½ of the prepared pudding, ½ of the crumbled cookies and ½ of the banana slices in a 2 qt. glass trifle bowl or 8 individual 8 oz. parfait glasses.
- Sprinkle with about ½ of the thyme leaves; top with remaining pudding, bananas, whipped cream and remaining crumbled cookies.
- Garnish with reserved banana slices, whole cookies, banana chips and remaining thyme leaves and stems; serve immediately.
Tasty Tip:
- You can substitute two batches of Vanilla Pastry Cream for the Jell-O Pudding, if desired.