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Banana Pudding Recipe (Magnolia)

Magnolia Bakery Banana Pudding is made with layers of creamy pudding, sliced bananas, and Nilla wafers that soften to a cake-like consistency in this easy, semi-homemade 6-ingredient no-bake dessert. It's exactly like the banana pudding you would get at Magnolia Bakery in NYC and perfect for potlucks, birthdays, and weekend entertaining!

Prep Time
15 mins
Additional Time
8 hrs
Total Time
8 hrs 15 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 440 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 1/2 cups ice cold water
  • 1 (3.4-ounce) box vanilla instant pudding mix
  • 3 cups heavy cream
  • 4 cups sliced barely ripe bananas
  • 1 (12-ounce) box Nilla Wafers

Instructions

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  1. Beat the sweetened condensed milk and water in a large bowl using a hand mixer until combined. Add the vanilla instant pudding mix and beat well for 2-3 minutes, then set in the refrigerator to chill completely and set up, at least 4 hours or overnight.
  2. Beat the heavy cream in a large bowl with an electric mixer or stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment until stiff peaks form. Fold the whipped cream into the chilled pudding with a spatula, taking care not to deflate the whipped cream too much but making sure everything gets mixed evenly.
  3. Arrange 1/3 of the Nilla wafers in the bottom of a trifle dish, 9x13-inch pan, or even individual mason jars or cups. Add 1/3 of the sliced bananas, then spoon 1/3 of the pudding over the top of these.
  4. Repeat the layers 2 more times, reserving a few Nilla wafers and bananas for decorating the top.
  5. Cover with plastic wrap and chill for at least 4 hours or up to 8 hours until set up and the Nilla Wafers have softened. You don't want to go much longer than 8 hours or the bananas will start to turn brown.

Notes

  • Selecting underripe bananas at the store helps keep them from turning brown too quickly once your slice them. To keep sliced bananas from turning brown, you can also try brushing them with a little lemon juice or club soda.

Nutrition Information

Calories 440kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 33g (11%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 34g (52%) Saturated Fat 21g (105%) Polyunsaturated Fat 10g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 104mg (35%) Sodium 100mg (4%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 18g (36%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 440

% Daily Value*

Calories 440kcal 22%
Carbohydrates 33g 11%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 34g 52%
Saturated Fat 21g 105%
Polyunsaturated Fat 10g 59%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 104mg 35%
Sodium 100mg 4%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 18g 36%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.