Magnolia’s Famous Banana Pudding
- Level: Easy
- Total: 7 hr 20 min (includes chilling and setting times)
- Active: 20 min
- Yield: up to 16 servings (makes 4 to 5 quarts)
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 16 servings
- Calories
- 387
- Total Fat
- 24 g
- Saturated Fat
- 13 g
- Carbohydrates
- 40 g
- Dietary Fiber
- 1 g
- Sugar
- 29 g
- Protein
- 4 g
- Cholesterol
- 70 mg
- Sodium
- 205 mg
- Level: Easy
- Total: 7 hr 20 min (includes chilling and setting times)
- Active: 20 min
- Yield: up to 16 servings (makes 4 to 5 quarts)
-
- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 16 servings
- Calories
- 387
- Total Fat
- 24 g
- Saturated Fat
- 13 g
- Carbohydrates
- 40 g
- Dietary Fiber
- 1 g
- Sugar
- 29 g
- Protein
- 4 g
- Cholesterol
- 70 mg
- Sodium
- 205 mg
Ingredients
Directions
- In a stand mixer with the whisk, beat the condensed milk and water on medium speed until well combined, about 1 minute. Add the pudding mix and beat until there are no lumps and the mixture is smooth, about 2 minutes. Transfer the mixture to a medium bowl, cover and refrigerate until firm, at least 1 hour or overnight.
- In a stand mixer with the whisk, whip the heavy cream on medium speed for about 1 minute, until the cream starts to thicken, then increase the speed to medium-high and whip until stiff peaks form. Be careful not to overwhip.
- With the mixer running on low speed, add the pudding mixture a spoonful at a time. Mix until well blended and no streaks of pudding remain.
- To assemble, select a trifle bowl or a wide glass bowl with a 4- to 5-quart capacity, or individual serving bowls.
- Saving 4 to 5 cookies for the garnish on top, begin assembly. Spread one-quarter of the pudding over the bottom and layer with one-third of the cookies and one-third of the sliced bananas (enough to cover the layer). Repeat the layering twice more. End with a final layer of pudding. Garnish the top with additional cookies or cookie crumbs.
- Cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 4 to 6 hours. Cookies should be tender when poked with a knife. This dessert is best served within 12 hours of assembling.
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Recipe Review Highlights
People loved the creamy and decadent texture of the recipe, noting that it was light yet delicious. They enjoyed the distinct banana flavor and often added extra vanilla or almond extract for an enhanced taste.
People made various substitutions, like using banana pudding instead of vanilla, adding extracts like vanilla or almond, or even using pecan shortbread cookies instead of wafers. They also experimented with different creams, such as Country Crock plant cream.
The recipe was a hit for special occasions like birthdays and summer gatherings, particularly for the 4th of July. It was often used as a dessert choice for family traditions and celebrations.
