No Bake Banana Pudding

In a large mixing bowl, whisk the cream cheese for at least 1 minute, 'til smooth and creamy.
Blend the smashed bananas and powdered sugar with the cream cheese 'till smooth and well combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the pudding mix and salt with the milk and vanilla extract for about 2 minutes; then let rest for 3-5 minutes to thicken.
Slowly blend the pudding into the cream cheese mixture.
Fold in the Cool Whip 'til everything is well combined.
In a large 9x13 baking dish, add a bottom layer of vanilla wafers.
Add a layer of pudding on top of the cookies.
Then repeat the layers, vanilla wafers then pudding.
Cover and chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours.
When ready to serve, garnish with the remaining cookies, cookie crumbs, and sliced banana evenly over the top of the pudding.