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Classic Magnolia Bakery Banana Pudding

Classic Magnolia Bakery banana pudding with creamy layers and vanilla wafers
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This is the iconic, creamy banana pudding that made a New York bakery famous. It is a fun, make-ahead dessert with layers of vanilla wafers, fresh bananas, and a dreamy homemade cream. The result is pure comfort food that feels like a hug in a bowl.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 1/2 cups ice-cold water
  • 1 (3.4-ounce) box instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 3 cups heavy cream, very cold
  • 1 (11-ounce) box vanilla wafers (like Nilla Wafers)
  • 4-5 ripe but firm bananas, sliced

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk the sweetened condensed milk and ice-cold water until well combined.
  2. Whisk in the instant pudding mix for a full 2 minutes until it begins to thicken. Set aside.
  3. In a separate chilled bowl, use a hand mixer or stand mixer to whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
  4. Gently fold the whipped cream into the pudding base with a rubber spatula until no white streaks remain.
  5. In a 9x13-inch dish, spread a thin layer of the cream mixture on the bottom.
  6. Add a single layer of vanilla wafers, then a layer of sliced bananas.
  7. Spoon a generous layer of cream over the bananas, covering them completely.
  8. Repeat the layers: wafers, bananas, cream, ending with a final layer of cream.
  9. Cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or ideally overnight.

Notes

Use bananas that are yellow with a few brown speckles for perfect sweetness and texture. Do not skip the chilling time, as it allows the wafers to soften into a cake-like layer. For a beautiful finish, crush a few extra wafers and sprinkle them on top before chilling.

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