Magnolia Bakery Famous Banana Pudding

adapted from: Magnolia Bakery

1 (14 oz.) can sweetened condensed milk

1 1/2 c. ice cold water

1 (3.4 oz.) box vanilla instant pudding mix

3 c. heavy cream

1 tsp. vanilla extract

4 c. sliced bananas

1 (12 oz.) box Nilla Wafers

In a large bowl, beat together the sweetened condensed milk and water until well combined. Add the pudding mix and beat well. Cover and refrigerate for 3-4 hours or overnight. It is very important to allow the proper amount of time for the pudding mixture to set.

In a large bowl, whip the cream and vanilla until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the pudding mixture until no streaks of pudding remain.

Serve with sliced bananas and crushed Nilla wafers. Serves: 8-10

To serve this like Magnolia Bakery: Make three layers of Nilla Wafers, sliced bananas and pudding in a 4-5 quart capacity glass bowl. Cover tightly and refrigerate for 4 hours up to 8 hours, but no longer.

Jenn's Notes: Magnolia's recipe does not add vanilla extract. I prefer to serve this as individual servings and I add the sliced bananas just before I eat it, so they don't turn brown.