Banana Pudding Lasagna

INGREDIENTS:
FOR THE CRUST

• 1 1/2 c. finely crushed Nilla Wafers
• 4 tbsp. melted butter
• Pinch kosher salt

FOR THE CHEESECAKE

• 2 (8-oz.) blocks cream cheese, softened
• 3/4 c. granulated sugar
• 2 c. heavy cream
• 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
• 1 (3.4-oz.) package instant vanilla pudding mix
• 1 3/4 c. whole milk
• 5 large ripe bananas, sliced
• 48 Nilla wafer, plus more, crushed, for garnish

DIRECTIONS:

1. Make crust: In a medium bowl, stir together Nilla wafers, butter, and salt. Press into the bottom of a small rectangular baking dish. Set aside.
2. Make cheesecake filling: In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until fluffy. Beat in heavy cream and vanilla and until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
3. In a medium bowl, whisk together pudding mix and milk. Let pudding stand for 5 minutes until thickened. Fold pudding into cheesecake mixture.
4. Pour half the filling into graham cracker crust. Add a layer of sliced bananas and Nilla Wafers, then pour remaining half of filling over top. Add another layer of sliced bananas and Nilla wafers. Refrigerate until cool and set, at least 2 hours and up to overnight covered.
5. Top lasagna with cool whip, sprinkle with nilla wafers and top with remaining banana slices. Slice and serve.