Description
Magnolia Bakery’s Famous Banana Pudding is a classic American no-bake dessert loved by all. It features layers of creamy vanilla pudding, ripe bananas, and crunchy Nilla wafers, whipped to fluffy perfection and chilled to meld the flavors. This easy-to-make, rich, and indulgent treat is perfect for gatherings or any time you crave a nostalgic sweet dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Pudding Mixture
- 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 1/2 cups cold water
- 1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
Whipped Cream
- 3 cups heavy cream
Layers
- 1 box (12 ounces) Nilla wafers
- 4 cups sliced ripe bananas
Instructions
- Prepare the Pudding: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk and cold water until well combined. Add the instant vanilla pudding mix and whisk until smooth with no lumps. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight until set.
- Whip the Cream: In a separate chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. This will create a light, fluffy texture to be folded into the pudding.
- Combine Pudding and Cream: Gently fold the whipped cream into the chilled pudding mixture until fully combined and fluffy, taking care to maintain the airy texture.
- Layer the Dessert: In a trifle dish or large glass bowl, layer one-third of the Nilla wafers, one-third of the banana slices, and one-third of the pudding mixture. Repeat the layers two more times, ending with pudding on top.
- Chill and Serve: Cover the assembled dessert and refrigerate for 4–6 hours to allow the flavors to meld and the dessert to set properly. Just before serving, garnish with crushed wafers or extra banana slices if desired.
Notes
- For best flavor, prepare the pudding the day before serving to allow it to set fully.
- Use firm, ripe bananas to prevent them from browning too quickly.
- Individual cups or jars can be used for single servings to make it more portable and convenient.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes (plus chilling time)
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 34 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 47 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
