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Banana Pudding Ice Cream

Prep Time :40 minutes
Chill Time :5 hours
Total Time :5 hours 40 minutes
Serves: 8

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp milk powder
  • 8 oz cream cheese (1 block)
  • 1 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 2 bananas smashed
  • 2/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp vanilla bean paste
  • 1/4 cup instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 15 cookies Nilla Wafers crushed (for ice cream base)
  • 1-2 cups roughly chopped Vanilla Wafers for layering

Instructions

  • Toast the milk powder: Add the milk powder to a dry skillet over medium-low heat. Stir constantly until it's golden brown and smells toasty, about 5–8 minutes. Watch it closely so it doesn't burn. Remove from the heat and let it cool completely.
  • Make the ice cream base: Beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Mix in the toasted milk powder. Slowly whisk in the heavy cream and whole milk until smooth and well combined.
  • Add the remaining ingredients: Whisk in the sugar, vanilla, mashed bananas, instant pudding mix, and crushed cookies until smooth. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  • Churn: Pour the chilled mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions until it reaches a soft-serve consistency.
  • Layer and freeze: Spoon a layer of ice cream into a freezer-safe container, then add a layer of vanilla wafer cookies. Repeat the layers, ending with ice cream. Gently swirl with a knife, smooth the top, and press parchment paper or plastic wrap directly onto the surface. Freeze for at least 4 hours, or until firm, before serving.

Nutritional Information

Calories: 418kcal (21%)Carbohydrates: 36g (12%)Protein: 6g (12%)Fat: 29g (45%)Saturated Fat: 18g (113%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 86mg (29%)Sodium: 195mg (8%)Potassium: 285mg (8%)Fiber: 1g (4%)Sugar: 29g (32%)Vitamin A: 1147IU (23%)Vitamin C: 3mg (4%)Calcium: 132mg (13%)Iron: 0.2mg (1%)