Magnolia Bakery Banana Pudding
Magnolia Bakery's Famous Banana Pudding made at home and even better! It's perfectly sweetened, super creamy, and always a crowd favorite. The best part is it's a no-bake dessert that comes together in less than an hour!
Equipment
- Trifle Bowl (Optional)
- Baking Dish 9 x 13 Casserole (Optional)
- Lowball Glass Set (Optional for Individual Servings)
Ingredients
- 1 bag Nilla wafers
- 6 to 10 bananas sliced
- 3 cups heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 5- ounce package instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk
- 2 cups cold milk
- 1/4 cup cream cheese softened
- 2 cups crumbs of Nilla Wafers
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
Instructions
- In a bowl, add the instant vanilla pudding mix and the cold milk. Whisk together and let it sit for 10 minutes to thicken up.
- After 10 minutes, add the sweetened condensed milk and softened cream cheese to the pudding. Whisk vigorously or use an electric hand mixer to combine. Set aside once smooth.
- To a different bowl, add the heavy cream and vanilla extract. Using an electric hand mixer, beat until stiff peaks form to make whipped cream. Make sure not to over-beat it.
- Combine the whipped cream with the pudding mixture and gently fold in with a rubber spatula. Set aside in the fridge.
- Add Nilla wafers to a food processor and blend until fine like sand. Combine with the melted butter to form a "crust-like" mixture.
- Now assemble. You can assemble in individual cups or in a large casserole dish or trifle bowl.
- Add the crust at the bottom. Then add a layer of sliced bananas. On top, goes Nilla wafers, then a thick layer of the vanilla pudding. Repeat with a layer of bananas, Nilla wafers, and another thick layer of vanilla pudding. Usually, two layers fills up my cups or dishes.
- Allow it to sit on the fridge for at least 6 hours to soften up.
- Right before serving, garnish on top with one Nilla wafer, a banana slice, and crushed Nilla wafers and enjoy!
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