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5-Minute Banana Pudding Frosting Recipe

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This 5-Minute Banana Pudding Frosting is a quick, no-bake dessert topping that captures the nostalgic flavor of classic banana pudding in a light, fluffy, and spreadable form. Made with just heavy cream, banana pudding mix, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract, it whips up easily in minutes and is perfect for cakes, cupcakes, cookies, or even as a snack dip. The recipe requires no oven or stove, making it a convenient and delicious option for any banana pudding lover.

Ingredients

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Frosting Ingredients

  • 1 3/4 cups heavy cream (preferably cold, Land O’Lakes recommended for stability)
  • 3.3 oz banana pudding mix (Jell-O brand recommended)
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar (sifted for smoothness)
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Prepare Ingredients and Chill Bowl: Sift the powdered sugar into a small bowl to remove lumps for a smooth frosting. Place your mixing bowl in the freezer for 5 minutes to chill, which helps the heavy cream whip faster and hold stable peaks. Have all ingredients measured and ready before starting.
  2. Whip Heavy Cream to Soft Peaks: Pour cold heavy cream into the chilled bowl and beat on medium-high speed for 2-3 minutes until soft peaks form. The cream should look fluffy and hold shape briefly with peaks gently folding back. This phase is key to avoid overwhipping before adding sugar.
  3. Add Sugar and Vanilla, Build to Stiff Peaks: Add sifted powdered sugar and vanilla extract to the soft-peaked cream. Beat on high speed for 1-2 minutes until stiff peaks form and the mixture is glossy, with peaks standing upright without drooping, signaling full whipping without graininess.
  4. Fold in Banana Pudding Mix: Sprinkle banana pudding mix evenly over the whipped cream before reaching ultra-stiff peaks. Reduce mixer to low speed and mix for 15-20 seconds until just incorporated. Immediately stop mixing to avoid deflating the frosting. Gently fold with a spatula, scraping bowl sides and bottom, until the pudding mix is evenly distributed and the texture remains light and fluffy.

Notes

  • Use heavy whipping cream for best stability and fluffiness; regular whipping cream can substitute but avoid half-and-half or light cream as they lack fat.
  • If banana pudding mix is unavailable, vanilla pudding mix plus mashed ripe banana can be a substitute with slight texture differences.
  • Powdered sugar is preferable, but granulated sugar can be used; when using powdered sugar, start with less (1/4 cup) and adjust to taste to avoid oversweetening.
  • Add banana pudding mix at the soft peak stage to prevent grainy and overwhipped texture.
  • Use low mixing speed after adding pudding mix to avoid the cream separating and turning buttery.
  • Scrape the bowl thoroughly during folding to prevent lumps from dry pudding mix.
  • Do not overmix after folding in pudding mix to maintain the volume and light texture of the frosting.
  • Store frosting in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days; rewhip briefly before use if it loses fluffiness.
  • Freeze frosting not recommended, as texture will degrade upon thawing.

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