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Magnolia Bakery Banana Pudding From Scratch

Magnolia Bakery Banana Pudding From Scratch

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A rich, no-bake layered dessert with sweetened condensed milk, cold water for thick custard, and velvety vanilla pudding. Perfect for showcasing ripe bananas and buttery Nilla wafers, this American classic blends creaminess and texture with minimal effort.

  • Total Time: 275
  • Yield: 8-10 servings 1x

Ingredients

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1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
3 cups ice cold water
2 (3.4 oz) packages instant vanilla pudding mix (non-alcoholic)
3 cups cold heavy cream
1.5 boxes (36-40 wafers) Nilla Wafers
6 medium ripe bananas
1 tsp vanilla extract (optional, use alcohol-free variety if needed)

Instructions

Pour cold water into a large bowl
Add instant pudding mix and whisk until no lumps remain
Stir in sweetened condensed milk until smooth and creamy
In a separate bowl, whip cold heavy cream until stiff peaks form
Fold whipped cream into the pudding mixture
Slice bananas and layer a portion of Nilla wafers at the bottom of a dish
Top with pudding custard
Repeat layers, finishing with a custard top
Chill for at least 4 hours before serving

Notes

Ensure vanilla wafers are egg-free and gelatin-free for halal compliance
Use filtered water for optimal pudding texture
Substitute heavy cream with full-fat coconut milk for a dairy-free option
Custard mix can be refrigerated overnight in an airtight container

  • Author: Tiramisu Cake
  • Prep Time: 25
  • Cook Time: 10
  • Category: Classic American Cake Recipes
  • Method: No-Bake
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 layer (8-10 total layers)
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 20g
  • Sodium: 80mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 12g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg