Magnolia Bakery Banana Pudding Recipe is so easy to make at home. Everyone will enjoy the decadent layers of vanilla pudding, whipped cream, bananas and more.
Banana Pudding from Magnolia Bakery in New York City is famous for its rich layers and decadent flavor. It’s actually quite simple to make and you can enjoy this at home.
With a few simple ingredients, this pudding is a breeze. I had the opportunity to taste this famous Banana Pudding a few years ago and it’s delicious. This recipe is spot on and taste just like the famous Magnolia Bakery Banana Pudding in Magnolia Bakery Cookbook.
I love to make recipes with bananas because they are so inexpensive. If you have some leftover bananas, make Banana Bread Brownies or one of these Banana Desserts. I also love to make Banana Fluff.
What's in this post: Magnolia Bakery Banana Pudding Recipe
Why You Will Love This Recipe
- Just 6 ingredients. The recipe only calls for a few ingredients for the best banana pudding recipe.
- Creamy layers. The delicious pudding and whipped cream create luscious layers packed with banana flavor.
- It’s so easy. Once you see how easy this is, you will make it all the time! No worries if you can’t travel to NYC!
Ingredients
- Sweetened Condensed Milk. This type of milk makes the pudding so rich and decadent. It provides the perfect amount of sweetness.
- Instant Vanilla Pudding Mix. Make sure that you use instant pudding and not the type you have to cook. I like to use jell-o brand.
- Heavy Whipping Cream. This is to make the whipped cream. Make sure it is cold.
- Sliced Barely Ripe Bananas. Don’t use overly ripe or brown bananas. They need to be barely ripe.
- Nilla Wafers. Try Vanilla Wafer Cookies Recipe.
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Substitutions and Variations
- Cool Whip. Substitute Cool Whip for the homemade whipped cream in a pinch.
- French Vanilla. Swap the regular vanilla pudding for French Vanilla.
Step By Step Instructions
Step 1. Use a large bowl and beat on medium speed the sweetened condensed milk with the water and pudding mix. Beat until well combined using an electric mixer with whisk attachment. Cover with plastic wrap and place in the fridge for at least 4 hours or overnight so it can thicken.
Step 2. Get out a separate bowl and whip the heavy cream. I used a stand mixer. Beat until stiff peaks form and then reduce to low speed.
Step 3. Carefully fold in the homemade whipped cream into the pudding until no streaks of pudding remain.
Step 4. Arrange one-third of the cookies in the serving dish of your choice. You can use individual serving bowls or a large glass bowl or trifle dish.
Step 5. Next, layer one-third of the sliced bananas on top. Then add the ⅓ cup pudding a spoonful at a time.
Step 6. Keep making the layers 2 more times until the final layer includes one-quarter of the pudding. Garnish the final layer of pudding with vanilla wafers or crushed wafers.
Expert Tips
- Barely Ripe Bananas. The recipe calls for bananas that are barely ripe. This will prevent them from turning brown so quickly. Fresh bananas are best and not overripe.
- Keep the dessert airtight. If any air gets into the container, the bananas will turn brown faster.
- Allow to set. The pudding needs to chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours before serving. This gives the flavors time to combine.
- Fold the whipped cream carefully. You want to keep the pudding fluffy. Don’t deflate the whipped cream by overmixing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours before serving. Can you freeze Banana Pudding?
This is best made in advance so the vanilla wafers can soften in the layers. However, I recommend serving within 8 hours of making this pudding as the bananas will start to brown slightly.
Also, you can use slightly under-ripe bananas for this pudding to make sure that they do not go bad before serving.
After a day, the bananas will start to brown. Once you make this assembled dessert, it is best to eat within 4 to 8 hours.
Individual serving containers are best if you want to make it similar to Magnolia’s. However, you can also make it in a trifle bowl or any wide glass bowl.
It is a popular bakery in New York City that started in 1996. Currently, they now have multiple locations.
You can brush the banana slices with lemon juice or club soda. Other type of fruit juice that works include pineapple and lime. Don’t dip the fruit but brush the juice so it does not alter the flavor.
More Easy Banana Recipes
If you love homemade puddings, also try Chocolate Pudding, Homemade Vanilla Pudding and 31 Easy Vanilla Pudding Desserts.
Try this easy recipe for Magnolia Bakery’s Famous Banana Pudding and then leave a comment. I hope you love it!
Magnolia Bakery Banana Pudding
Ingredients
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk 14 ounces
- 1 1/2 cold water
- 1 box vanilla instant pudding mix 3.4 oz
- 3 cups heavy whipping cream
- 4 cups sliced barely ripe bananas
- 1 box Nilla Wafers 12 ounces
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, beat together the sweetened condensed milk with the cold water and pudding mix until well combined. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow the pudding to thicken.
- In a separate bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream with a stand up mixer until stiff peaks form.
- Gently stir the homemade whipped cream into the pudding.
- This dessert can be prepared in individual serving bowls or a large glass bowl or trifle dish.
- Arrange ⅓ of the Nilla wafers in the serving dish of your choice. Then layer ⅓ of the sliced bananas on top and ⅓ of the pudding mixture. Continue this process 2 more times. Top with vanilla wafers or crushed wafers.
- Cover the serving dishes and chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours before serving.
- Then the pudding is ready to serve and enjoy!
