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Magnolia Bakery's famous banana pudding served in a dessert cup

Magnolia Bakery’s Famous Banana Pudding

A creamy, dreamy dessert that combines banana, vanilla pudding, and wafers for a delightful treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 4 hours
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pudding Mixture
  • 1-2 cups vanilla pudding mix Choose a high-quality brand for the best flavor.
  • 2-4 cups milk Dairy or non-dairy milk works well.
  • 1 can sweetened condensed milk This adds rich sweetness.
  • 1 container whipped topping (like Cool Whip) Use frozen or homemade for a fresh touch.
Layering Ingredients
  • 4-5 ripe bananas, sliced Make sure they’re perfectly ripe for great flavor.
  • 1 box vanilla wafers These add a delightful crunch.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, whisk together pudding mix and milk until blended.
  2. Stir in the sweetened condensed milk until smooth.
  3. Gently fold in the whipped topping until fully mixed.
Layering
  1. In a dish, start layers with vanilla wafers, then bananas, and pudding mixture.
  2. Repeat layers, finishing with pudding.
Chilling
  1. Chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  2. Serve cold and enjoy your creamy creation!

Notes

For the best flavor, use very ripe bananas and allow the pudding to chill overnight. You can pair it with fresh berries, chocolate cookies, or vanilla ice cream for added sweetness.