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Close-up high-angle shot of Banana Pudding Frosting with stiff peaks and smooth dairy swirls in a white ceramic bowl.

Banana Pudding Frosting: The Ultimate Thick and Pipeable 10-Minute Recipe

This Banana Pudding Frosting is a thick, luscious, and pipeable dream. Featuring a pale yellow velvety texture and real banana flecks, it is perfect for cakes and cupcakes that need a stable, creamy finish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 24 ounces
Course: Dessert, Topping
Cuisine: American
Calories: 145
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 package (3.4 oz) Instant Banana Cream Pudding Mix Must be instant
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) Whole Milk Cold
  • 8 oz (226g) Cream Cheese Block style, softened
  • 1.5 cups (180g) Powdered Sugar Sifted
  • 1.5 cups (360ml) Heavy Whipping Cream Very cold
  • 1/2 medium Banana Very ripe, finely mashed
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

Equipment

  • 1 Hand mixer or stand mixer Essential for stiff peaks
  • 1 White Ceramic Bowl For mixing and presentation
  • 1 Silver Metal Spoon For folding ingredients

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Whisk together cold milk and instant pudding mix until a thick paste forms. Set aside for 5 minutes.
  2. In a white ceramic bowl, beat softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy with no lumps.
  3. Fold in the mashed banana and vanilla extract until natural flecks are visible.
  4. Slowly pour in heavy cream while beating on high speed until stiff peaks form and the texture is velvety.
  5. Fold the thickened pudding base into the cream mixture using a silver metal spoon until smooth dairy swirls appear.

Notes

Ensure heavy cream is very cold for maximum volume.
Block cream cheese is required for structural stability.