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Magnolia Bakery’s classic banana pudding Recipe

Magnolia Bakery's classic banana pudding Recipe
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Magnolia Bakery’s classic banana pudding is a creamy, decadent dessert featuring layers of vanilla wafers, ripe bananas, and luscious homemade vanilla pudding folded into whipped cream. This iconic Southern recipe is chilled to perfection, creating a smooth, dreamy pudding that’s perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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Banana Pudding Mixture

  • 1 package (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix (Jell-O recommended)
  • 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 ½ cups ice-cold water
  • 3 cups heavy cream

Assembly

  • 4 to 5 ripe bananas, sliced
  • 11-ounce box vanilla wafers (Nilla Wafers recommended)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Pudding Base: In a medium bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk and ice-cold water until combined. Slowly whisk in the instant vanilla pudding mix for about one minute, ensuring the mixture is smooth and free of lumps. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight for best results.
  2. Whip the Cream: In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Be careful not to overbeat to avoid turning the cream into butter.
  3. Combine Pudding and Whipped Cream: Gently fold the chilled pudding mixture into the whipped cream until fully incorporated and smooth, creating a light and fluffy pudding mixture.
  4. Layer the Dessert: Spread one-quarter of the pudding mixture evenly in the bottom of a trifle bowl or a wide glass bowl. Add a layer of vanilla wafers to cover the pudding, then top with a layer of sliced bananas. Repeat this layering process two more times, ending with a final layer of pudding on top.
  5. Top and Chill: Finish by sprinkling any additional crushed vanilla wafers or cookie crumbs on top of the final pudding layer. Cover the pudding with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 4 to 6 hours to allow flavors to meld and the dessert to set properly.
  6. Serve: For the best taste and texture, serve the banana pudding within 12 hours of assembling. This keeps the bananas fresh and the wafers from becoming overly soggy.

Notes

  • Use ripe but firm bananas to prevent browning and mushiness.
  • For added flavor, you can lightly crush the vanilla wafers before layering.
  • This dessert is best enjoyed within 12 hours to maintain texture and freshness.
  • Leftovers can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 days, but the texture may soften.
  • Using a trifle bowl or wide glass bowl enhances the layered presentation.

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