Banana Pudding Milkshakes
I’ve always been drawn to “older” recipes like Cherries Jubilee and Banana Pudding. Things were simple back then – taking just a few delicious ingredients and layering them to create something delicious. Growing up my dad’s favorite cookie was a Nilla Wafer, so I’ve always been partial to them. Serving them up with whipped cream, bananas and pudding, what could be better? How about turning it into a milkshake? I promise, the kids will love this one! (And so will the adults!)
Banana Pudding Milkshakes
Ingredients
FOR THE BANANA CREAM:
- 1 3.4-ounce package vanilla instant pudding mix
- 2 cups whole milk
- 2 small, very ripe bananas, mashed
FOR THE SHAKES:
- 4 cups premium vanilla ice cream
- 1 cup whole milk, plus more as needed
- 1 ½ cups vanilla wafers, coarsely crumbled, plus more for garnish
- Whipped cream, for serving
Instructions
- MAKE THE BANANA CREAM. In a large bowl, whisk the instant pudding mix and the milk for 2 minutes; let sit until thickened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the mashed banana and stir until well combined; transfer to a piping bag and set aside.
- MAKE THE SHAKES. In a high-powered blender, blend the ice cream and milk until thick and smooth in consistency, adding more milk, as needed.
- To ASSEMBLE, pipe half of the banana cream filling evenly into six (12-ounce) milkshake glasses.
- Sprinkle half of the vanilla wafer crumbles evenly over the cream.
- Pour half of the vanilla shake mixture into the glasses.
- Repeat with the remaining ingredients.
- Top with whipped cream and garnish with additional vanilla wafer crumbs and a whole vanilla wafer; serve immediately.
