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Easy Banana Pudding Ice Cream Recipe

Name: Easy Banana Pudding Ice Cream Recipe
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 8 cups
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup whole milk or half-and-half; 2 cups heavy whipping cream; ½ cup granulated sugar; ½ cup light brown sugar; 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional); Pinch of salt; 2 large bananas, mashed; 1 cup vanilla wafer cookies, crushed; *__Note__: The total time does not include 1 hour of inactive time.*

Written by MasterClass

Last updated: Dec 6, 2021 • 2 min read

If you love the classic taste of banana pudding and are learning how to make your own ice cream, try making this tasty banana pudding ice cream at home.

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What Is Banana Pudding Ice Cream?

Banana pudding ice cream is a type of homemade ice cream inspired by the flavor of banana pudding. The recipe typically features ripe bananas, cream, vanilla extract, and vanilla wafer cookies to create a treat that tastes like the classic Southern dessert.

Enjoy the homemade ice cream as-is, or top up with homemade whipped cream, chopped nuts, caramel sauce, and other fun toppings for a truly memorable dessert.

4 Tips for Making Banana Pudding Ice Cream

Follow these tips to make the most out of your banana pudding ice cream.

1. Use ripe bananas. Use extremely ripe bananas to achieve an extra rich banana flavor. You can even use browned bananas, which will lend the ice cream lots of flavor. Avoid using unripe green bananas because they are not as sweet and affect the ice cream’s sugar content and taste.
2. Nix the ice cream maker. Make this recipe into no-churn ice cream. First, whip the cream, sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form, then slowly fold in the other ingredients. Spread the mixture out into a loaf pan and freeze for a minimum of 6 hours or overnight.
3. Experiment with additions. Make this ice cream your own by incorporating bespoke additions like cocoa powder or chocolate chips, peanut butter powder, caramel, and pumpkin purée. Add some chopped nuts (like pecans or walnuts) to the mixture, or swap out the vanilla wafers for another type of crumbled cookie.
4. Store properly. You can store this homemade ice cream in an airtight, freezer-proof container for up to 3 months.

Simple Banana Pudding Ice Cream Recipe

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makes

8 cups

prep time

25 min

total time

25 min

Ingredients

1 cup whole milk or half-and-half
2 cups heavy whipping cream
½ cup granulated sugar
½ cup light brown sugar
1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
Pinch of salt
2 large bananas, mashed
1 cup vanilla wafer cookies, crushed

Note: The total time does not include 1 hour of inactive time.

1
In a large bowl, whisk together the milk, cream, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the sugars dissolve completely.
2
Add the vanilla extract, cinnamon, salt, and mashed banana to the cream mixture and stir to incorporate.
3
Pour the cream base into an ice cream maker and follow the manufacturer’s instructions to churn the ice cream, about 15–20 minutes.
4
In the last 5 minutes of churning, add the crushed vanilla wafers to the ice cream machine to incorporate.
5
When the churning is complete, scoop the ice cream into an airtight container and place it in the freezer. Allow the ice cream to freeze for a minimum of 1 hour—or longer, depending on how solid you prefer your ice cream—before serving.

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