One Christmas while I was in college my family went to New York City. On that trip I won second row tickets to Wicked which was just getting popular. Idina Menzel completely blew me away. I think I actually stopped breathing for a few minutes because I was so amazed by her. I will never forget that show.
It was a fantastic trip, but I have one regret. I missed out on Magnolia Bakery, and their banana pudding.
Fortunately, the recipe is all over the place. When I first looked at it I thought no way was it legit. It uses sweetened condensed milk and vanilla pudding mix for heaven's sake. How is this world renowned??
Fortunately, the recipe is all over the place. When I first looked at it I thought no way was it legit. It uses sweetened condensed milk and vanilla pudding mix for heaven's sake. How is this world renowned??
I decided to give it a try anyways and I'm completely repentant. It's so delicious. Super sweet, but also the very definition of comfort food. I'm fairly certain that a trip to New York City is in order, just to determine the authenticity of this recipe, but this will have to do until then!
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This pudding takes some patience. The initial pudding needs to be chilled for 4 hours, and once it is layered with bananas it needs to be chilled for 8 hours. Plan ahead and just know that it will be worth it.
You can knit cat socks in the meantime.