Description
Magnolia Bakery’s legendary banana pudding blends creamy layers of sweetness with classic American comfort. Silky vanilla pudding, ripe bananas, and crisp vanilla wafers create a nostalgic dessert that delights from first spoonful to last.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 cups ripe bananas, sliced
- 3 cups heavy cream
- 1 12-ounce box Nabisco Nilla Wafers
Pudding Base:
- 1 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 ½ cups ice cold water
- 1 3.4-ounce package instant vanilla pudding mix (preferably Jello-O brand)
Instructions
- Whisk together sweetened condensed milk and ice-cold water (240 milliliters / 8 fluid ounces) in a spacious mixing vessel until thoroughly integrated.
- Incorporate instant vanilla pudding mix into the liquid base, vigorously stirring for approximately 2 minutes until the consistency becomes uniformly smooth and slightly thickened.
- In a separate pristine bowl, vigorously whip heavy cream (240 milliliters / 8 fluid ounces) using an electric mixer until distinct stiff peaks emerge and maintain their structured shape.
- Delicately introduce the whipped cream into the pudding mixture, employing a gentle folding technique to preserve the aerated texture, ensuring no visible cream streaks remain.
- Select a transparent serving dish to create elegant visual layers, beginning with a foundation of crisp Nilla Wafers, followed by a generous scattering of freshly sliced ripe bananas.
- Methodically pour a precise layer of the creamy pudding mixture over the wafers and bananas, creating distinct and even strata.
- Repeat the layering sequence, alternating wafers, bananas, and pudding mixture, ensuring each component is evenly distributed.
- Conclude the layering process with a final lavish coating of pudding mixture, guaranteeing a pristine and inviting surface.
- Refrigerate the assembled dessert for a minimum of 4 hours, or preferably overnight, allowing the flavors to harmonize and the wafers to absorb the luxurious creamy essence.
Notes
- This no-bake dessert is a legendary sweet treat from the famous Magnolia Bakery in New York City.
- Chilling time is crucial for developing deep, rich flavors and creating the perfect soft, creamy texture.
- Use extremely cold water and fresh, ripe bananas to maximize the dessert’s deliciousness and prevent browning.
- Whip the cream carefully to stiff peaks to ensure a light, airy pudding consistency that holds its shape.
- Nilla Wafers will soften beautifully during refrigeration, creating a melt-in-your-mouth experience with every spoonful.
- Make ahead and store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, making it a perfect make-ahead dessert for gatherings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 590 kcal
- Sugar: 45 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 22 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 56 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg