Magnolia Bakery Banana Pudding Recipe
Magnolia Bakery Banana Pudding is a classic Southern dessert featuring layers of creamy vanilla pudding, lightly whipped cream, ripe bananas, and crunchy Nilla Wafers. This no-bake treat combines sweetened condensed milk with instant pudding for a rich, fluffy texture, then is chilled to create a perfect balance of creamy and crunchy in every bite.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 7 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 10 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American, Southern
Ingredients
Scale
Pudding Mixture
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 1/2 cups ice cold water
- 2 (3.4 oz) boxes vanilla instant pudding mix (ensure it is instant type)
Whipped Cream
- 3 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Other Ingredients
- 1 (11 oz) box Nilla Wafers (reserve some for garnish if desired)
- 5 barely ripe bananas (reserve some slices for garnish if desired)
Instructions
- Prepare Pudding Base: Whisk together the sweetened condensed milk and ice-cold water until smooth. Using a handheld electric mixer, gradually blend in one box of the dry vanilla instant pudding mix. Mix until completely smooth, then cover and refrigerate the pudding mixture for at least 3 hours, or overnight for best results.
- Whip Cream: In a large bowl, beat the heavy cream on high speed until stiff peaks form, which will take approximately 3 minutes due to the large volume. Once the cream is thick and frothy, stir in the vanilla extract.
- Combine Pudding and Whipped Cream: Gently fold the chilled pudding mixture into the whipped cream until fully incorporated. Next, add 5 tablespoons of the dry pudding mix from the second box and beat the mixture until it becomes fluffier and lighter in texture.
- Assemble Dessert: Using a clear glass trifle bowl or similar dish, layer one-third of the pudding mixture, one-third of the Nilla Wafers, and one-third of the sliced bananas. Repeat the layering one more time, then finish with a generous top layer of pudding. Ensure all banana slices are covered to prevent browning.
- Chill and Garnish: Refrigerate the assembled banana pudding for at least 4 hours to allow the flavors to meld and wafers to soften. Just before serving, garnish with reserved Nilla Wafers crumbs and banana slices for an attractive presentation.
Notes
- Use ripe but firm bananas to avoid over-mushy texture after chilling.
- Make sure to use vanilla instant pudding, not cook-and-serve, for the correct consistency.
- Chilling the pudding mixture overnight enhances flavor and texture.
- For an extra fluffy texture, do not overmix when folding pudding and whipped cream.
- Cover bananas completely with pudding layers to avoid discoloration.
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