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Magnolia Bakery Banana Pudding

Magnolia Bakery Banana Pudding is a luscious, no-bake dessert that combines layers of creamy vanilla pudding, fresh bananas, and soft Nilla wafers.
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Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups cold heavy cream
  • 1 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 1/2 cups ice-cold water
  • 1 3.4 oz package instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 1 box 12 oz Nilla wafers
  • 4-5 ripe bananas sliced

Equipment

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

Method
 

  1. **Prepare the Pudding:** In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk and ice-cold water until combined. Add the instant pudding mix and beat with an electric mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  2. **Whip the Cream:** In another mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form.
  3. **Fold the Cream:** Gently fold the whipped cream into the chilled pudding mixture until fully incorporated and smooth.
  4. **Assemble the Layers:** In a 9x13-inch dish or trifle bowl, spread a layer of pudding mixture on the bottom. Top with a layer of Nilla wafers, followed by a layer of sliced bananas. Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with a layer of pudding on top.
  5. **Chill:** Cover the dish tightly and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or up to overnight to allow the flavors to meld and the wafers to soften.
  6. **Serve:** Garnish with additional Nilla wafers or banana slices just before serving.