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Close up of a silver spoon holding a swirl of smooth Banana Pudding Frosting over a mason jar.

Banana Pudding Frosting: The Ultimate Creamy Magnolia-Style Recipe

A dense yet creamy Banana Pudding Frosting featuring a pale yellow hue and nostalgic flavor. Perfect for piping on cupcakes or serving in a mason jar with vanilla wafers and fresh banana slices.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 24 servings
Course: Dessert, Topping
Cuisine: American
Calories: 185
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Frosting Ingredients
  • 1 cup (227g) Unsalted Butter Softened to room temperature
  • 4 oz (113g) Cream Cheese Full-fat brick style
  • 3.4 oz (96g) Instant Banana Pudding Mix One standard box
  • 4 cups (500g) Powdered Sugar Sifted
  • 3 tbsp (45ml) Heavy Whipping Cream Cold
  • 1 tsp (5ml) Vanilla Extract
  • 1/4 tsp (1.5g) Sea Salt
  • 2 whole Vanilla Wafer Cookies For garnish
  • 3 slices Fresh Banana Circular slices

Equipment

  • 1 Stand Mixer Fitted with a paddle attachment.
  • 1 Fine-mesh Sieve For sifting powdered sugar.
  • 1 Mason Jar For presentation.

Method
 

Mixing the Base
  1. In a stand mixer, beat the softened butter and cream cheese on medium-high speed for 3 minutes until light and fluffy.
  2. Turn mixer to low and add the instant banana pudding mix, beating until the color is a uniform pale yellow.
Finishing the Frosting
  1. Slowly add sifted powdered sugar one cup at a time, followed by the vanilla and salt. Mix until smooth.
  2. Add heavy whipping cream one tablespoon at a time while beating on medium speed until a dense, creamy texture is achieved.
  3. Transfer to a jar, create a swirl with a silver spoon, and garnish with vanilla wafers and fresh banana slices.

Notes

Sift the pudding mix with the sugar for the smoothest possible texture.
Only garnish with fresh bananas right before serving to prevent browning.