This BananaPudding Recipe is unbelievably easy to prepare! Layers of creamy pudding with sweet vanilla-flavored cookies and, of course, fresh bananas! This pudding recipe is (barely) adapted from the famous Magnolia Bakery recipe.
PUDDING: In a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment (or very large bowl) add sweetened condensed milk and 1-1/2 cups cold water. Beat until combined, about 1 minute. Sprinkle in the entire (dry) pudding mix and beat until the mixture is fully smooth, about 2 minutes. Transfer this mixture to a separate bowl. Cover, and refrigerate until firm about 30 minutes to an hour.
CREAM: In a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment (or very large bowl) add the heavy cream, vanilla, and salt. Beat on medium speed for about 1-3 minutes, until the cream starts to thicken. Increase the speed to medium-high and whip until soft peaks form. Be careful not to over-whip or cream will break. Reduce mixer to low.
ADD IN PUDDING: While the mixer is running on low, add in the pudding mixture, a large spoonful at a time. Beat until no streaks of pudding remains and mixture is nicely thickened. (See video/photos)
ASSEMBLE: Reserve 4 cookies for garnishing on top. Spread 1/4th of the pudding on the bottom of the trifle or dish. Add one layer of cookies followed by a layer of bananas. Add another 1/4th of the pudding. Repeat the layers until bananas, cookies, and pudding has been used, making sure the top layer is pudding.
CHILL: Cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 3-6 hours or until cookies are tender (they should be softened to cake consistency). Crush up cookies to garnish on top. This dessert is best served within 12 hours of assembling.
Notes
Note 1: Sweetened condensed milk: Be sure to use regular (not low fat or reduced fat/sugar. This is not to be confused with evaporated milk.Note 2: Puddingmix: Use regular (not sugar-free, not low-fat). We’re looking to use instant pudding mix and not the cook-and-serve type. The other thing to keep an eye out for is the pudding box size. We want to get the small 3.9-ounce (110g) box. When using the pudding mix, follow recipe directions — don’t prepare it according to package directions. Use Jell-o brand for best flavor (not sponsored).Note 3: Heavywhippingcream: Milk won't work here -- it won't whip and thicken the way that cream does.