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Magnolia Bakery Banana Pudding Recipe

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This classic Magnolia Bakery Banana Pudding is a luscious, creamy dessert featuring layers of velvety vanilla pudding, whipped cream, sliced bananas, and crunchy Nilla Wafer cookies. Perfect for gatherings or a special treat, it requires no baking and is best served chilled after setting overnight for the flavors to meld beautifully.

Ingredients

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Pudding Mixture

  • 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 ½ cups ice cold water
  • 1 (3.4-ounce) box vanilla instant pudding mix

Whipped Cream

  • 3 cups heavy whipping cream

Other Ingredients

  • 4 cups sliced bananas (about 4 large bananas)
  • 1 (12-ounce) box Nilla Wafer cookies

Instructions

  1. Make the pudding mixture: In a large bowl, pour the sweetened condensed milk and beat with a hand mixer while slowly streaming in 1 ½ cups of ice cold water. Add the vanilla instant pudding mix and continue beating until the mixture is fully combined and smooth. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow the pudding to thicken and set.
  2. Whip the cream: In a separate bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream with a hand mixer until stiff peaks form, indicating the cream is thick enough to fold into the pudding without deflating.
  3. Combine pudding and whipped cream: Gently fold the whipped cream into the chilled pudding mixture until no streaks of white remain, creating a light and creamy filling.
  4. Assemble the pudding layers: Choose a large bowl, trifle dish, baking pan, or individual serving dishes. Start with a layer of Nilla Wafers at the bottom, followed by a layer of sliced bananas, and then a layer of the pudding mixture. Repeat these layers until your dish is full, ending with the pudding layer on top.
  5. Chill the assembled pudding: Cover the assembled dessert tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 4 to 8 hours, or overnight, to allow the flavors to meld and the wafers to soften into a cake-like texture.
  6. Serve: Before serving, optionally top with additional sliced bananas and Nilla Wafers for extra decoration and crunch. Serve cold and enjoy the creamy, fruity delight.

Notes

  • For best flavor and texture, refrigerate the pudding mixture overnight before assembly.
  • Use ripe but firm bananas to prevent excessive browning.
  • You can prepare this dessert up to 24 hours in advance for convenience.
  • For a lighter version, substitute half the heavy cream with whipped topping, though texture will vary slightly.
  • If you prefer less sweetness, use low sugar pudding mix and reduce sweetened condensed milk by 2 ounces.
  • Make sure to cover the pudding tightly to avoid picking up fridge odors.

Keywords: Banana Pudding, Magnolia Bakery, Vanilla Pudding, No-Bake Dessert, Layered Pudding, Southern Dessert, Nilla Wafers

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