"Al Roker has never encountered a banana pudding that wasn't spoon-licking worthy, but his has a secret weapon: shortbread cookies...."
INGREDIENTS
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4 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
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1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
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1 (5-ounce) box instant vanilla pudding
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2 cups half-and-half
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1½ cups heavy cream
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3 tablespoons powdered sugar
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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2 (10-ounce) packages shortbread cookies, such as Lorna Doone
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4 bananas, peeled and sliced