Make this famous Magnolia bakery's Banana Pudding Recipe with easy step-by-step instructions. I tasted this banana pudding for the first time at Magnolia Bakery's location in Washington DC, Union Station.
My family and I were traveling for sightseeing and saw the big queue outside the bakery. So we decided to visit and see what makes Magnolia Bakery so great. This is how we discovered New York's famous banana pudding.
And I have just fallen in love with this classic banana pudding. I decided to make it at home as Magnolia Bakery is not available in Canada 😕.
This southern classic banana pudding is made from scratch and is enough for two.
It is a simple 2 steps process; make the pudding base (vanilla pudding + whipped cream), and then layer the pudding with vanilla pudding base, nilla wafers, and bananas.
You can easily double or triple the recipe if you want to serve a large crowd or simply halve the recipe if you want to prepare a small batch.
Sr. No. | Steps |
1. | Make the pudding base by mixing vanilla pudding and whipped cream. |
2. | Assemble the pudding with vanilla wafers, banana slices, and pudding mixture. |
Here is the list of ingredients to make easy, simple, and yummy banana pudding. Check out the recipe card below for an entire list of ingredients and quantities.
Here are some basic tools you will need to make the ultimate banana pudding recipe.
Note : You can also use store-bought whipped cream or Cool Whip as an alternative.
Note : Use a hand beater at low speed to avoid overbeating.
You can customize this classic banana pudding recipe by adding any of the ingredients mentioned below.
You can tweak the recipe to make so many different variations. Isn't it great? Did you try any other flavor? Please let me know in the comments below.
Banana pudding should be chilled in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving. So, plan ahead of time and make the banana pudding. Please refer to my banana pudding variations which also mention serving ideas for different varieties.
Banana pudding needs to be prepared ahead of time and refrigerated for at least 2 hours. I would not recommend freezing the pudding as that will ruin it's consistency and texture.
The vanilla pudding, which is used as the base for the dish, can be frozen and used after being thawed overnight in the refrigerator.
Prepare the pudding, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap, and refrigerate. It could last up to four days.
Why is my banana pudding runny? You have either kept it for too long in the refrigerator or you did not cook the vanilla pudding long enough.
What type of bananas should we use for banana pudding? Bananas should be ripe but still firm and green at the stem. Please do not use overripe or black bananas as they will ruin the flavor.
Can i use vanilla pudding mix? Yes, you can use vanilla pudding mix to prepare vanilla pudding which is our base of the recipe but nothing beats the homemade vanilla pudding made from scratch.
How to store the banana pudding? After layering, keep banana pudding in the refrigerator in an air-tight container.
Can I use cool whip? Yes, you can use cool whip as an alternative to whipped cream.
Can I make this ahead of time? Yes. In fact, you should make the banana pudding ahead of time as it needs to be refrigerated for at least 2 hours. So, plan and make it ahead of time.
How do I prevent bananas from browning? There are two ways that prevent bananas from browning. First, coat them with a little bit of lemon juice before layering. Second, make it fresh, no more than 6 to 7 hours before serving.
If you like this pudding, try out my other pudding recipes.
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Satisfy your cravings with this quick and easy no-bake banana pudding. This simple recipe requires minimal ingredients and takes only a few steps, making it suitable for large gatherings. This banana pudding will surely impress your guests with its creamy texture, fresh bananas, and crunchy wafers.
In a mixing bowl, add the heavy whipping cream, icing sugar, and vanilla extract. Start beating until it is still peaked. Make sure you use chilled whipping cream and a chilled bowl to whip it to its full volume.
Take vanilla pudding in another bowl and start beating until it is smooth. Add in the whipped cream from step 1 and start mixing. Do not overmix at this point; instead, whisk till it is just mixed together to make fluffy banana pudding. Scrape down the bowl with a rubber spatula as needed.
In a mason jar, add the first layer of crushed nilla wafers followed by vanilla pudding plus whipped cream mixture and banana.
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