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Magnolia Bakery Banana Pudding

A creamy and delightful banana pudding made with layers of vanilla pudding, whipped cream, and ripe bananas.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 2 cups cold milk
  • 1 5-ounce package instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 3 cups heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4-5 ripe bananas sliced
  • 1 package vanilla wafers

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • 9x13-inch dish or trifle bowl
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the cold milk and instant vanilla pudding mix until fully combined.
  2. In another bowl, use a whisk to beat the heavy cream, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
  3. Gently fold the whipped cream into the pudding mixture until well combined.
  4. In your chosen dish, start with a layer of vanilla wafers.
  5. Place a layer of banana slices over the vanilla wafers.
  6. Spread half of the pudding mixture over the bananas.
  7. Repeat the layers with more vanilla wafers, bananas, and the remaining pudding mixture.
  8. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight if possible.

Notes

For best results, let your banana pudding chill overnight.