Directions
- 1Pour sweet condensed milk into a bowl.
- 2Add cold water to the sweet condensed milk.
- 3Add instant vanilla pudding mix to the bowl.
- 4Quickly combine and whisk until fully combined.
- 5Add cold milk to the mixture and whisk again.
- 6Set the pudding mixture in the fridge for approximately 3 hours to set.
- 7In a separate bowl, add heavy whipping cream.
- 8Add vanilla extract to the heavy whipping cream.
- 9Add salt to the heavy whipping cream mixture.
- 10Whip the cream until stiff peaks form.
- 11Once the pudding is set, combine the whipped cream and pudding mixture.
- 12Gently fold in whipped cream 1/4 at a time until desired consistency.
- 13Spread a layer of the cream mixture at the bottom of the container.
- 14Add a layer of Nilla wafers on top of the cream.
- 15Slice bananas.
- 16Place sliced bananas over the Nilla wafers.
- 17Add another layer of the cream mixture on top of the bananas.
- 18Repeat the layers of Nilla wafers, bananas, and cream mixture.
- 19Break some Nilla wafers and sprinkle them on top for garnish.
- 20Let the banana pudding rest in the fridge for a few hours before serving.
Ingredients
- 12 oz sweet condensed milk
- 0.75 c cold water
- 1 box instant vanilla pudding mix
- 0.75 c cold milk
- 3 c heavy whipping cream
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 4 c ripe bananas
- 1 box Nilla wafers
Equipment
bowlwhiskelectric mixerspatulacontainer
Tips
- Adjust the sweetened condensed milk to taste for desired sweetness.
- Add salt and more vanilla for enhanced flavor.
- Replace water with milk for a creamier and fluffier pudding.
- Whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold in whipped cream 1/4 at a time until desired consistency.
- Let it rest for a few hours before serving for best results.
- Adjust everything to your liking as it's according to taste.
- For the pudding to set properly, let it chill in the fridge for about 3 hours or overnight.
- When layering, you might not use all of the whipped cream, depending on your preferred consistency.
- Cut bananas into slices, not too small, as they should hold their shape in the pudding layers.
- The longer it rests, the more the Nilla wafers will soften and absorb the flavors, creating a perfect texture.
- Use ripe bananas for the best flavor and sweetness.
- Breaking some Nilla wafers on top provides a nice visual and textural contrast.
- For full detailed recipe, check on Instagram, as indicated in the video's end text, providing a call to action for viewers to find more information on their social media page.
- This recipe is a modified version of Magnolia Bakery's banana pudding, aiming for a less sweet and creamier outcome.
- The recipe suggests adjusting the amount of sweetened condensed milk to taste, indicating flexibility for different sweetness preferences.
- Using milk instead of water in the pudding mix contributes to a richer and creamier texture.
- Adding salt and more vanilla extract enhances the overall flavor profile of the pudding.
- The chilling time is crucial for the pudding to set and for the flavors to meld together, ensuring a firm yet creamy consistency.
- The video demonstrates a layering technique, which is essential for the aesthetic and textural balance of the banana pudding.
- The use of an electric mixer for the whipping cream ensures a smooth and consistent texture, achieving stiff peaks.
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