Banana Pudding Rice Krispie Treats

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For the Rice Krispie Layer:
- 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 10 ounces mini marshmallows
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Banana Pudding Layer:
- 1 package (3.4 ounces) instant banana pudding mix
- 2 cups cold milk
- 1 cup heavy cream, whipped
- 1 cup sliced bananas
- 1 cup vanilla wafer cookies, crushed

Prepare the Pan:
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan with butter or non-stick spray.
Melt Butter and Marshmallows:
- In a large pot, melt the butter over low heat.
- Add the mini marshmallows and stir continuously until melted.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
Mix with Cereal:
- Remove the pot from heat and add the Rice Krispies cereal.
- Stir until the cereal is evenly coated with the marshmallow mixture.
Press into Pan:
- Using a buttered spatula or wax paper, press the mixture evenly into the prepared baking pan.
- Let it cool and set for about 10 minutes.

Prepare Pudding:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the instant banana pudding mix and cold milk until thickened, about 2 minutes.
- Fold in the whipped cream gently until well combined.
Assemble:
- Spread the banana pudding mixture evenly over the cooled Rice Krispie layer.
- Arrange the sliced bananas evenly over the pudding layer.
- Sprinkle the crushed vanilla wafers on top.

Chill:
- Refrigerate the assembled dessert for at least 1 hour, or until set.

Cut and Serve:
- Once set, cut the Banana Pudding Rice Krispie Treats into squares and serve chilled.