Magnolia Bakery's Ultra-Creamy Banana Pudding
This is the actual NYC Magnolia Bakery banana pudding recipe, featuring creamy, sweet vanilla pudding, layers of sliced ripe bananas, and of course lots of Nilla wafers. This made-from-scratch, southern dessert will easily feed a large group and is loved by all!
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 281kcal
Equipment
A large serving bowl (such as a4-5 quart trifle bowl) or several small glass jars -- a 9x13 baking dish will also work!
Ingredients
- 14 ounce (397g) canned sweetened condensed milk
- 1½ cups (355ml) ice cold water
- ⅔ cup instant vanilla pudding mix
- 3 cups (710ml) heavy whipping cream
- 1 box mini vanilla wafers
- 4 ripe bananas sliced
Instructions
- Make the vanilla pudding. In a large mixing bowl, whisk 14oz (397g) condensed milk, 1½ cups (355ml) ice water, and ⅔ cup instant vanilla pudding together until smooth. Refrigerate 4 hours or overnight.
- Whip heavy cream. Use a handheld mixer (or a stand mixer fitted with whisk attachment) to whip 3 cups (710ml) heavy cream until soft peaks form. Carefully fold the whipped cream into the chilled vanilla pudding until well incorporated.
- Assemble the banana pudding. In one large dish (or in several small jars), layer the ingredients – vanilla wafers, vanilla pudding, and sliced bananas – repeating until you reach the top of the container. Cover tightly, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or up to 8 hours. If you let it sit longer, you risk the bananas browning a bit.
Notes
- Storage: Refrigerate for up to 3 days; the wafers soften but stay discernible.
- Serve with 8 hours of assembling for the prettiest banana color. I do not recommend freezing, as the pudding base turns icy and the bananas weep.
- Want a more intense banana flavor? Use instant banana pudding instead of vanilla.
- Don't have Nilla Wafers? While it won't be traditional, you can substitute with any crumbly, crunchy cookie you have on hand!
Nutrition
Calories: 281kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 56mg | Sodium: 61mg | Potassium: 302mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 697IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 122mg | Iron: 0.2mg
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