Best Banana Pudding Dip - How to Make Banana Pudding Dip

Ingredients

• 1 box instant vanilla pudding, plus ingredients called for on box
• 8 oz. cream cheese, softened to room temperature
• 1/4 c. powdered sugar
• 1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
• 1/4 tsp. kosher salt
• 1 banana, chopped
• 1 c. whipped topping, divided
• 1 1/2 c. crushed Nilla wafers, plus more whole wafers for serving
• Banana slices for garnish, if desired