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Thick, pale-yellow banana pudding frosting with soft peaks and a metal whisk in a glass bowl. (Banana Pudding Frosting)
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Banana Pudding Frosting: The Ultimate Fluffy Southern-Inspired Recipe

A thick, fluffy, and stable Banana Pudding Frosting that combines the nostalgic flavor of Southern banana pudding with a professional whipped texture. Perfect for piping cupcakes or layering cakes with soft, pale-yellow peaks.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert, Frosting
Cuisine: American, Southern
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 8 oz cream cheese full-fat, softened
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream very cold
  • 1 package instant banana cream pudding mix 3.4 oz box
  • 1 cup powdered sugar sifted
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch fine sea salt
  • 3 whole vanilla wafers golden-brown
  • 1 thick slice fresh banana cut diagonally

Equipment

  • 1 Clear glass mixing bowl Chilled for best results
  • 1 Stainless steel whisk Hand whisk or stand mixer attachment

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Place your glass mixing bowl and metal whisk in the freezer for 10 minutes prior to starting.
  2. In the chilled bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until perfectly smooth with no visible lumps.
Mixing
  1. Add the instant banana pudding mix, sifted powdered sugar, and sea salt to the cream cheese. Mix on low until a thick paste forms.
  2. Slowly pour in the cold heavy cream and vanilla. Increase speed to medium-high and whip until thick, pale-yellow soft peaks form.
Finishing
  1. Top with three golden-brown vanilla wafers and one diagonal banana slice. Rest the whisk against the bowl for presentation.

Nutrition

Calories: 210kcalProtein: 2gFat: 18g

Notes

Do not over-whip or the mixture will become grainy.
Dip the banana slice in lemon juice to prevent browning.
Keyword Banana Cake Topping,Banana Pudding Frosting,Whipped Frosting

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