Description

A no-bake, creamy dessert made famous by Magnolia Bakery, this banana pudding is layered with Nilla wafers, ripe bananas, and a light vanilla pudding mixed with whipped cream. It's easy to prepare and perfect for parties or indulgent treats.

Ingredients

1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk

1 1/2 cups cold water

1 (3.4 oz) package instant vanilla pudding mix

3 cups heavy whipping cream

1 (12 oz) box Nilla wafers

4–5 ripe bananas, sliced

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Instructions

In a large bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk and cold water until smooth.
Add the instant vanilla pudding mix and whisk for about 2 minutes until slightly thickened.
Cover and refrigerate the pudding mixture for at least 4 hours or overnight.
In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
Gently fold the whipped cream into the chilled pudding mixture until fully incorporated and fluffy.
In a trifle dish or glass bowl, start layering: first Nilla wafers, then sliced bananas, followed by a layer of pudding.
Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used, ending with a layer of pudding on top.
Cover and refrigerate the assembled pudding for at least 4–6 hours, preferably overnight, before serving.

Notes

For best results, chill the pudding base overnight before layering.

Add strawberries or mini chocolate chips between layers for variations.

Use lemon juice on bananas to prevent browning if preparing in advance.

Store tightly covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Not recommended for freezing due to texture changes.

Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: No-Bake
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 370
Sugar: 28g
Sodium: 180mg
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 14g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 39g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 65mg