Description
Classic banana pudding from Magnolia Bakery blends creamy vanilla pudding, ripe bananas, and vanilla wafers into a delightful Southern dessert. Layers of comfort and nostalgia invite you to savor each spoonful of this beloved sweet treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups/960 ml ripe bananas, sliced
- 1 12-oz/340 g box Nabisco Nilla Wafers
- 3 cups/720 ml heavy cream
- 1 14-oz/397 g can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 ½ cups/360 ml ice cold water
- 1 3.4-oz/96 g package instant vanilla pudding mix (preferably Jello-O brand)
Instructions
- Combine Base: Whisk sweetened condensed milk and ice-cold water in a large mixing bowl until completely smooth and integrated.
- Create Pudding Foundation: Add instant vanilla pudding mix to the liquid base, stirring vigorously for 2 minutes until the mixture thickens and becomes uniformly creamy.
- Whip Cream: Using an electric mixer, beat heavy cream until stiff peaks form, creating a light and airy texture.
- Blend Layers: Gently fold the whipped cream into the pudding mixture, maintaining the delicate airiness and ensuring no cream streaks remain visible.
- Construct Dessert Structure: In a clear serving dish, create alternating layers by arranging Nilla Wafers as the base, topping with sliced ripe bananas, and covering with the creamy pudding mixture.
- Repeat Layering: Continue building multiple layers, carefully distributing wafers, bananas, and pudding to ensure even coverage and an visually appealing presentation.
- Finish and Chill: Top the final layer with a smooth pudding surface and refrigerate for 4-8 hours, allowing the dessert to set and flavors to meld together completely.
Notes
- Chill Before Serving: Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow wafers to soften and flavors to meld perfectly, creating a dreamy, velvety texture.
- Prevent Banana Browning: Slice bananas just before assembling to maintain their fresh, golden appearance and prevent unsightly discoloration.
- Whip Cream Technique: Beat heavy cream until stiff peaks form, ensuring a light, airy texture that dramatically improves the pudding’s overall richness.
- Layer with Precision: Create even, beautiful layers by carefully spreading each component to guarantee a visually stunning and deliciously balanced dessert.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 384
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 194mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 69mg