Magnolia Banana Pudding
Magnolia Banana Pudding is a creamy, rich dessert made famous by Magnolia Bakery. Layers of vanilla pudding, bananas, and Nilla wafers make this a show-stopping treat!
Equipment
- 2 Mixing bowls
- Whisk or electric mixer
- 9x13-inch baking dish
Ingredients
- 1 can 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
- 1 ½ cups ice-cold water
- 1 box 3.4 oz instant vanilla pudding mix
- 3 cups heavy cream cold
- 1 box 12 oz Nilla wafers
- 4 –5 ripe bananas sliced
Instructions
- Make the Pudding Base:
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk and ice-cold water. Add the instant pudding mix and whisk until smooth. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight, until set.
- Whip the Cream:
- In another bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- Fold the Cream into the Pudding:
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the chilled pudding mixture until no streaks remain.
- Assemble the Layers:
- In a 9x13-inch dish or trifle bowl, create a base layer of Nilla wafers. Top with a layer of sliced bananas, followed by a layer of the pudding mixture. Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with a pudding layer.
- Garnish:
- Decorate the top with extra Nilla wafers or banana slices, if desired.
- Chill:
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve:
- Scoop into bowls or plates and enjoy this creamy, indulgent dessert!