You'll Thank Me Later

I called an old friend last Friday night to get the recipe for this dessert because I had a hankerin' for it. Actually, I think I dreamed about it. Memories of parties where I considered hiding out in my closet scarfing down this dessert and sharing it with no one floated across my mind and interrupted my sleep. Thankfully, she came through (Yea, Kathi!). I made a batch of the fluffy goodness for 4th of July.

Funny thing is that the bowl was never opened. Seems everyone was full from the cake balls and ice cream. Settle down! I did actually bring the bowl of delish to the party. I didn't hide it. I even mentioned it. 'Course it was after cake balls and ice cream had already been served and the bowl was still in the cooler. Think that had anything to do with it? I won't lie and say that I'm sad that I had an entire container the next day. Untouched until my spoon scooped out enough for a healthy size lunch for myself! Yahoo! I sat on the computer basking in the yumminess while my children were none the wiser across the house. I count that a victory.

Because I love you all, I'm sharing this easier than pie recipe. Do not be deceived by the ingredients. It may sound blah, but it's not. Many a get together I've brought this dessert to has been surprised. When first greeted, this sweet looks like it lacks personality, but after a bite, people usually fight each other for seconds. Please don't blame me if there is a wave of selfishness hitting your house as you serve this. Blame the bowl.

I sprinkled a few red, white and blue sprinkles on the top for Independence Day, not normal for this dessert, but it made for a good photo up on July 4th.

Pour 3 cups of milk in a bowl.
Add two packages of vanilla pudding (I think the original recipe said not instant, but I've used it before).
Blend until it thickens well.
Add 8 ounces of sour cream.
Mix well.
Add 12 ounces of Cool-Whip.
Blend in.
Alternate layers of the fluff, sliced bananas and Vanilla Wafers.
Top with crushed Vanilla Wafers.
Chill.
(Do NOT confuse this with typical banana pudding. That woud be an insult to this dessert.)



Serve as a dessert.
Or lunch.
Whatever.