salted caramel banana pudding

Ingredients

• 2 packages plain butter or shortbread cookies, like trefoils, chessmen, butter rings - enough to make 2 layers in a 9x13 dish
• 1 package 5 ounce instant french vanilla pudding mix
• 2 cups cold milk
• 1 can 12 ounce canned dulce de leche
• 12 ounces container whipped topping or equal amount sweetened whipped cream
• 8 ounces cream cheese
• 1 pinch coarse sea salt
• 7-8 - ripe bananas, sliced