The Best Creamy No Bake Banana Pudding (Magnolia Style Copycat)
Make this rich and creamy layered banana pudding that tastes like the famous Magnolia Bakery version. This easy, no-bake dessert uses simple ingredients to create a comforting classic perfect for any gathering.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 4 hr 20 min
- Yield: 10 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 (5 ounce) box instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 (3.4 ounce) box instant vanilla pudding mix (small box)
- 4 cups cold water
- 1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
- 4 large ripe bananas, sliced
- 1 (11 ounce) box vanilla wafers
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, both boxes of instant vanilla pudding mix, and the cold water for about two minutes until the mixture thickens slightly.
- Gently fold in half of the thawed whipped topping until just combined. Do not overmix.
- In a large serving dish (9×13 inch works well), create the first layer by arranging one-third of the vanilla wafers on the bottom.
- Arrange half of the sliced bananas over the wafer layer.
- Spoon half of the pudding mixture evenly over the bananas and wafers.
- Repeat the layers: one-third of the remaining vanilla wafers, the rest of the sliced bananas, and the remaining pudding mixture.
- Spread the remaining whipped topping evenly over the top layer of pudding.
- Cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap. Chill the banana pudding in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the wafers to soften and the flavors to meld.
- Before serving, press the remaining vanilla wafers lightly onto the top layer for garnish.
Notes
- For the best texture, chill the pudding for a minimum of 6 hours. This allows the vanilla wafers to absorb moisture and become cake-like.
- Select bananas that are ripe but still firm to prevent them from becoming mushy during chilling.
- This recipe is excellent for potlucks because it must be made ahead of time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 45
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 55
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 25