Description
Enjoy the iconic Magnolia Bakery’s Famous Banana Pudding with layers of creamy pudding, ripe bananas, and vanilla wafers. This classic dessert is a crowd-pleaser for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Pudding:
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- 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 1/2 cups ice cold water
- 3.4 oz package instant vanilla pudding mix (Jell-O brand is recommended)
- 3 cups heavy cream
Layers:
- 11 oz box vanilla wafers (Nabisco Nilla Wafers are recommended)
- 5 ripe bananas, sliced
Instructions
- Prepare Pudding: In a mixing bowl, whisk together sweetened condensed milk and water. Add pudding mix and beat until well combined. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Whip Cream: In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the chilled pudding mixture.
- Assemble: In a trifle dish or serving bowl, layer vanilla wafers, sliced bananas, and pudding mixture. Repeat layers, ending with a final layer of pudding on top.
- Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve: Before serving, garnish with additional banana slices and vanilla wafers if desired.
Notes
- For best results, use ripe bananas for maximum flavor and sweetness.
- You can customize this dessert by adding chocolate shavings or caramel sauce between the layers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg