This creamy, real banana ice cream is generously filled with delightful pieces of vanilla wafer cookies and pockets of sweet whipped cream, resulting in a deliciously indulgent treat known as Banana Pudding Ice Cream. If you enjoy the classic flavor of banana pudding, this decadent ice cream will leave you craving more!

Deliciously Creamy Banana Pudding Ice Cream Recipe

The classic banana pudding dessert has garnered a dedicated fan base over the years, and for good reason! Those who have sampled today’s version of this ice cream unanimously agree that it replicates the delightful flavor of a frozen banana pudding perfectly. The combination of white sugar and brown sugar blended with very ripe bananas results in an irresistibly sweet treat with a hint of butterscotch flavor that is incredibly hard to resist.

This ice cream is made with genuine, natural banana goodness that shines through in every bite. The secret to crafting the best banana ice cream lies in selecting very ripe bananas—think of the level of ripeness you would use for banana bread. These bananas offer the most pronounced and vibrant banana flavor, making your ice cream truly exceptional!

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Essential Ingredients for Making Banana Ice Cream

To create this delightful ice cream that is bound to become a favorite, you will need the following key ingredients:

• milk
• ripe bananas
• light brown sugar
• white sugar
• kosher salt
• heavy cream
• vanilla extract
• vanilla wafers
• stabilized whipped cream

The stabilized whipped cream is incredibly easy to prepare and is a great addition to have on hand! You will only need half of the whipped cream produced by the recipe, so you have the option to either make a half batch or prepare the full amount and use the extra for dollops on your ice cream or desserts.

Step-by-Step Guide to Making Banana Pudding Ice Cream

To create this deliciously creamy ice cream, combine the milk, bananas, brown sugar, white sugar, salt, and vanilla extract in a blender. Blend until smooth and creamy. Next, add the heavy cream and pulse several times to mix everything together.

Pour the blended mixture into your ice cream maker and process according to the manufacturer’s instructions. While the ice cream is churning, take the time to prepare your stabilized whipped cream and break or roughly chop the vanilla wafers into smaller pieces for layering later.

Once the ice cream has completed churning, scoop about one-third of it into a container that is safe for the freezer. Top with dollops of your freshly made whipped cream and gently swirl it using a butter knife or the end of a spoon. Sprinkle some of the chopped vanilla wafers on top. Repeat the layering process two more times, and then freeze until ready to serve.

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