Description
These Banana Pudding Popsicles are a creamy, dreamy frozen dessert combining ripe bananas, classic vanilla pudding flavors, and the delightful crunch of vanilla wafers. Perfect for a refreshing summer treat, they blend rich dairy ingredients with the sweet, comforting taste of banana pudding, all frozen into easy-to-enjoy popsicles.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 package (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup crushed vanilla wafers
- Extra crushed vanilla wafers for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the mixture: In a blender, combine the bananas, whole milk, heavy cream, sweetened condensed milk, instant vanilla pudding mix, and vanilla extract. Blend until the mixture is completely smooth and thickened, ensuring all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Incorporate vanilla wafers: Remove the blended mixture from the blender and gently stir in the crushed vanilla wafers by hand to maintain the texture of the wafers within the creamy base.
- Fill popsicle molds: Pour the pudding mixture into popsicle molds, leaving a small gap at the top to allow expansion during freezing. For added texture and presentation, sprinkle extra crushed vanilla wafers on top before inserting the popsicle sticks.
- Freeze the popsicles: Place the molds in the freezer and freeze for at least 6 hours or until completely solid. This step is essential to achieve the perfect popsicle consistency.
- Remove and serve: When ready to enjoy, run the molds under warm water for a few seconds to loosen the popsicles, then gently pull them out. Serve immediately and enjoy the cool, creamy banana pudding flavor combined with the crunch of vanilla wafers.
Notes
- You can substitute instant vanilla pudding mix with vanilla yogurt for a lighter version of these popsicles.
- For a layered effect, add extra banana slices or crushed vanilla wafers between pours when filling the molds.
- Store leftover popsicles in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 2 weeks to maintain freshness.
