Scrumptious Saturdays-Not Yo' Mama's Berry Pudding Trifle

I was recently a guest blogger over at Blissful and Domestic.  In case you missed it here is the wonderful recipe I shared. 

It is a recipe adapted from a Paula Deen recipe! And if you know Paula Deen's cooking you know it is going to be good and plenty rich! And I am pretty darn sure this will not disappoint anyone.

Berries!!! I love summer!

I took a banana pudding recipe, used berries instead and put it in a trifle bowl. The recipe actually calls for making it in a 9x13 pan so if you decide to do a trifle bowl just follow the same directions. BTW I purchased my trifle at Walmart for less than $15.
This recipe is just perfect for summer! During the summer months berries are at their peak for sweetness. And mixed with this pudding recipe......Oh boy, just prepare yourself for seconds!

Here is what you will need:
2 bags Pepperidge Farm Chessmen cookies(I use Lorna Doone shortbread cookies...more for the money)

Berries(any kind you like)

2 cups milk

1 (5-ounce) box instant French vanilla pudding

1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened

1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk

1 (12-ounce) container frozen whipped topping thawed OR homemade whipped topping(I do homemade***see recipe below)

Directions

Line the bottom of a 13 by 9 by 2-inch dish with 1 bag of cookies and layer berries 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 berries and cover with the remaining cookies. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

TIP: I have found the cookies are much softer if I make this the night before.  In my opinion this dessert is just not the same if the cookies are not soft!!!

**Homemade whipped cream-1/2 pt heavy whipping cream, 3 tablespoons sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla
Whip cream with the mixer. Be careful not to overbeat or else you will get too the cream thick like butter. When it begins to thicken, add sugar and vanilla; stir.(I usually always double this recipe)**

Adapted from: Not Yo' Mama's Banana Pudding

This is one of my family's favorites and we devour it every time! You can layer really however you like.  I change it up from time to time and just play around with making it pretty.  The berries SCREAM summer and everyone always "oohs and aahs" over it! Make your family a Not Yo' Mama's Berry Pudding Trifle today and taste the sweetness!