Y’all my homemade banana pudding ice cream recipe is the bizness. I keep the texture super creamy with cream cheese and whipped cream without using an ice cream maker. I also add in some banana pudding mix, vanilla wafers and ripe banana slices. This will give you all the OG banana pudding vibes but in a frozen package for when it gets a little too hot outside.
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How to make Banana Pudding Ice Cream
Step 1: In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth.
Add the instant banana pudding mix to the bowl and beat until well combined. Gradually add the sweetened condensed milk and vanilla extract, beating until well combined.
Step 2: Whip your whipped cream.
Step 3: Fold it into the cream cheese mixture with a spatula.
Step 4: Stir in the sliced bananas.
Step 5: To assemble the ice cream, alternate layers of the banana pudding mixture, crushed vanilla wafers in a freezer-safe container.
Cover with plastic wrap and freeze for at least 5-6 hours, or until firm.
Let the ice cream sit out for 5 – 10 minutes before serving.
Banana Pudding Ice Cream Recipe
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Ingredients
- 3.4 oz banana pudding instant mix
- 8 oz cream cheese room temperature
- 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tbsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream whipped to stiff peaks
- 1 cup crushed vanilla wafers
- 2 ripe bananas sliced
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth.
- Add the instant banana pudding mix to the bowl and beat until well combined.
- Gradually add the sweetened condensed milk and vanilla extract, beating until well combined.
- Fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture using a spatula.
- Stir in the sliced bananas.
- To assemble the ice cream, alternate layers of the banana pudding mixture, crushed vanilla wafers in a freezer-safe container.
- Cover with plastic wrap and freeze for at least 5-6 hours, or until firm.
- Let the ice cream sit out for 5 – 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
What to do with leftovers
Leftover banana pudding no churn ice cream can be kept in a sealed container in the freezer for up to 2 weeks. Just allow it to soften for a couple of minutes before serving it again.Nutrition
Recipe Tips
- Use room-temperature cream cheese: This will also help create a silky smooth texture.
- Make stiff peaks: Whip the heavy cream until you achieve stiff peaks before folding it into the cream cheese mixture. This will result in a perfectly light and airy ice cream.
- Fold gently: Remember to carefully fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture to maintain the airiness of the ice cream.
- Use ripe bananas: Get the spotty ones so you keep the ice cream sweet.
- Wait for it to freeze: I know it might be tempting to dig in early, but allowing the ice cream to freeze for at least 5 hours will result in a much firmer, more scoopable result.
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Recipe Help
It is best to use instant pudding mix for this recipe since it sets quickly and provides the desired texture. I can’t guarantee the same results with regular pudding mix.
I recommend using fresh, ripe bananas since they’re easier to cut and prepare. However, you can use frozen bananas in a pinch. Just be careful and use a sharp knife when slicing them.
The cream cheese adds richness and creaminess to the recipe, giving that ice cream consistency. You can leave it out, but the texture and flavor will be affected.
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Can this be made as regular pudding without freezing? Would it hold?
I don’t think so. But, you can try my Banana pudding recipe if you just want banana pudding and not ice cream.
OMG so good! I love this so much. I turned it into a mud pie with nilla wafer crust and it was a huge hit!
It is truly amazing, the taste and texture are spot on! Two thumbs up!!
Thank you so much!
I love how you made it easy for us to follow the procedure for making this recipe. I made it and it is so delicious!
I made this for a dinner party dessert and it was a total hit. Can’t wait to make it again. The flavor was great and it was super easy.
I was hoping to have leftovers of this for the week but it was so good that it only lasted a few days before my kids devoured it.
Great recipe!
What an amzing recipe that can be made so easily too. I tried yesterday for myself, it was so good. Can’t wait to make for my dad and family for Father’s day!
I’m making this again for my next Fourth of July cookout. This recipe is so delish! Thanks for sharing.
I love a good no churn ice cream recipe and the combination of banana pudding in this recipe is absolutely AMAZING!!! So sweet and delicious, it didn’t last long 😀
You combined two of my favorite desserts and I knew I was going to love it. so did everyone in my family, I was lucky to get a bowlful for myself!