Moon Pie Banana Puddin'

If you are from the South, chances are you like banana pudding and moon pies. This recipe marries the two together in a delectable trifle dessert that's sure to please a crowd.

Ingredients

• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened at room temperature
• 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk(not evaporated milk)
• 2 cups milk
• 1 (5.1 ounce) box instant vanilla pudding
• 7 Moon Pies, cut into squares or wedges
• 6 bananas, sliced
• 1/2 package of Pepperidge Farms Chessmen cookies, broken into pieces (optional)
• 1/4 cup of Heath Chocolate Covered Toffee bits (optional)
• 1 (8 ounce) Cool Whip, thawed 

Instructions

Cream the cream cheese until smooth; add the sweetened condensed milk and stir until blended. In a separate bowl, whisk the pudding mix with the milk until blended. Combine the two and mix well.

In the bottom of a clear trifle bowl, add about 1 cup of the pudding mixture, 3 chopped Moon Pies, 4 broken cookies, and slice three of the bananas on top. Repeat layers with about half of the remaining pudding mixture, 3 more chopped Moon Pies, 4 more broken cookies, 3 more sliced bananas, and top with all of the remaining pudding mixture. Spread the pudding across the top, add the Cool Whip and carefully spread it evenly on top. Cover and refrigerate several hours or overnight.

 
When ready to serve, I chopped up another Moon Pie and sprinkled over the top for garnish. You can then add the Heath Toffee bits on top, if desired-to make it even more decadent. Enjoy!