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Copycat Magnolia Banana Pudding Recipe

A close-up of a single serving of copycat magnolia banana pudding in a glass bowl, topped with whipped cream and banana slices.
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Make the famous, creamy, layered banana pudding from Magnolia Bakery at home using simple ingredients. This recipe delivers the authentic taste and texture you remember.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 (5 ounce) box instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 1 1/2 cups ice cold water
  • 1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping (like Cool Whip), thawed
  • 4 large ripe bananas, sliced about 1/4 inch thick
  • 1 (11 ounce) box Nilla Wafers

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk and the instant vanilla pudding mix.
  2. Gradually whisk in the ice cold water until the mixture is smooth and begins to thicken. Let it stand for about 5 minutes.
  3. Gently fold in the thawed whipped topping until just combined. Do not overmix. This creates your creamy pudding base.
  4. In a large glass bowl or trifle dish, begin layering the dessert. Start with a layer of Nilla Wafers covering the bottom.
  5. Place a layer of sliced bananas over the wafers.
  6. Spoon about one-third of the pudding mixture evenly over the bananas.
  7. Repeat the layers: wafers, bananas, and pudding, until all ingredients are used, ending with a layer of pudding on top.
  8. Cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap.
  9. Refrigerate for at least 6 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the wafers to soften and the flavors to blend. This chilling time is key for the best banana pudding texture.

Notes

  • For the most authentic texture, use instant vanilla pudding mix, not the cook-and-serve kind.
  • If you want a richer flavor, you can substitute half of the cold water with cold milk.
  • Slice your bananas just before assembling to prevent excessive browning.
  • This recipe makes a large batch, perfect for sharing.

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