Magnolia Banana Pudding

If you love bananas and pudding, you are going to enjoy the sweet taste of the magnolia banana pudding.

This recipe contains layers of creamy vanilla pudding, bananas, and vanilla wafer cookies, all of which will leave your mouth watering for more!

It’s a tasty dessert that is quick and easy to make! 

So good!

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Why I love Magnolia Banana Pudding?

This magnolia banana pudding recipe is my favorite because it is so simple and quick to make. But not only that, it tastes wonderful! I personally love to add whipped cream to the top of mines to make it even tastier! 

What keeps bananas from turning brown in the banana pudding?

Well, if you are looking to prevent the bananas in your pudding from browning too quickly, there are several things you can do. Certain ingredients such as cream of tartar, yogurt, or lemon juice can be added to your bananas to help slow down their browning. 

Why is my banana pudding still watery?

Something to keep in mind when mixing your banana pudding is to avoid mixing it too vigorously. However, you shouldn’t mix it too little either, because the ingredients won’t blend together well.

How do you make banana pudding thicker?

An awesome trick to keep in mind if you’re interested in thickening your banana pudding is to use cornstarch. This can be easily mixed into your pudding since it dissolves pretty quickly.

How do you serve Magnolia banana pudding?

Banana pudding is served as a dessert. However, it also makes a good snack! Also, banana pudding is normally served with cookies.

Cooking Tips:

When you are looking to thicken your banana pudding, remember that it will take anywhere between 10 and 15 minutes to thicken all the way. As it cools, it will thicken more. So, be careful with the amount of cornstarch you use.

Variations:

Are you looking to add your own personalized touch to your magnolia banana pudding? You can use frozen bananas instead of regular bananas. You could even add chocolate, peanut butter, or strawberries!

Ingredients:

• Cornstarch
• Sugar
• Kosher salt
• Eggs
• Milk
• Sugar
• Vanilla extract
• Heavy whipping cream
• Sweetened condensed milk
• Mini nilla wafer cookies
• Bananas

How to make Magnolia Banana Pudding:

Step 1. Using a little bowl, whisk together the cornstarch, sugar, and salt

Step 2. Using a large bowl, whisk the eggs until they are light in color

Step 3. Whisk in the cornstarch mixture

Step 4. Using a large saucepan over medium heat, whisk together the milk and 6 tbsp sugar

Step 5. Whisk gradually until a slow boil starts

Step 6. Remove from heat and slowly pour the hot milk into the eggs mixture, whisking constantly to avoid curdling the eggs

Step 7. Place mixture back into the pot over medium to high heat and whisk constantly until the mixture starts to thicken

Step 8. Whisk in the vanilla and remove from heat.

Step 9. Using a large bowl, place a handful of ice and about 1-2 c of water to create an ice bath

Step 10. Place the hot pot into the ice bath to cool down

Step 11. Once cooled, remove from the ice bath and scoop the pudding into a bowl and set aside

Step 12. Using a standing mixer, beat the heavy whipping cream and condensed milk until a soft peak start to form

Step 13. Scoop ½ C of the whipped cream into the bowl with the pudding and whisk until combined

Step 14. Fold in the remaining whipped cream into the pudding

Step 15. Using your favorite dish, start to build your pudding

Step 16. Using a rolling pin or food processor, grind up about 2 C of the cookies into crumbs

Step 17. Spoon some pudding onto the bottom of the dish and spread evenly

Step 18. Lay an even layer of the nilla cookies onto the pudding

Step 19. Sprinkle cookie crumbs evenly over the cookies

Step 20. Scoop about ¾ C of pudding over the crumbs and spread evenly

Step 21. Place a layer of sliced bananas

Step 22. Repeat steps again to finish building your pudding

Step 23. Place into the fridge until ready to serve

Step 24. Use an ice cream scoop to scoop the pudding out into bowls before enjoying

Magnolia Banana Pudding

Servings: 10 -12

If you love bananas and pudding, you are going to enjoy the sweet taste of magnolia banana pudding. This recipe contains layers of creamy vanilla pudding, bananas, and vanilla wafer cookies, all of which will leave your mouth watering for more! It’s a tasty dessert that is quick and easy to make! 

4.67 from 3 votes

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Ingredients 

• 3 tbsp cornstarch
• 2 tbsp sugar
• ⅛ tsp kosher salt
• 2 large eggs
• 2 C milk
• 6 tbsp sugar
• 1 tbsp vanilla extract
• 2 C heavy whipping cream
• 1 tbsp sweetened condensed milk
• 2 boxes of mini nilla wafer cookies
• 6 large bananas

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Instructions

• Using a little bowl, whisk together the cornstarch, sugar, and salt
• Using a large bowl, whisk the eggs until they are light in color
• Whisk in the cornstarch mixture
• Using a large saucepan over medium heat, whisk together the milk and 6 tbsp sugar
• Whisk gradually until a slow boil starts
• Remove from heat and slowly pour the hot milk into the eggs mixture, whisking constantly to avoid curdling the eggs
• Place mixture back into the pot over medium to high heat and whisk constantly until the mixture starts to thicken
• Whisk in the vanilla and remove from heat
• Using a large bowl, place a handful of ice and about 1-2 c of water to create a ice bath
• Place the hot pot into the ice bath to cool down
• Once cooled, remove from the ice bath and scoop the pudding into a bowl and set aside
• Using a standing mixer, beat the heavy whipping cream and condensed milk until soft peak start to form
• Scoop ½ C of the whipped cream into the bowl with the pudding and whisk until combined
• Fold in the remaining whipped cream into the pudding
• Using your favorite dish, start to build you pudding
• Using a rolling pin or food processor, grind up about 2 C of the cookies into crumbs
• Spoon some pudding onto the bottom of the dish and spread evenly
• Lay a even layer of the nilla cookies onto the pudding
• Sprinkle cookie crumbs evenly over the cookies
• Scoop about ¾ C of pudding over the crumbs and spread evenly
• Place a layer of sliced bananas
• Repeat steps again to finish building your pudding
• Place into the fridge until ready to serve
• Use an ice cream scoop to scoop the pudding out into bowls before enjoying
  

Nutrition

Calories: 346kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 96mg | Sodium: 96mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 24g

Author: Laura

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How do I store Magnolia banana pudding?

You must decide how soon you plan on eating your banana pudding. Store it immediately in the fridge if you plan on enjoying it later on. Also, you should store your pudding in a sealed container.

How do I reheat Magnolia banana pudding?

To reheat banana pudding, simply put it in your oven at 350 degrees and allow it to heat for up to 5 minutes. Don’t forget to wrap your pudding using aluminum foil before placing it back in the oven.

How long does Magnolia banana pudding last in the fridge?

 Three days is the longest you can serve banana pudding after being refrigerated. You cannot freeze banana pudding.

Can I make Magnolia banana pudding ahead?

If you don’t have much time on your hands, you can make your magnolia banana pudding up to 2 days ahead of time. However, keep it covered in the fridge until you are ready to serve it.

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