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I tried the banana pudding bagel from Magnolia Bakery and Ess-a-Bagel, and honestly, it was pretty great

Samantha GrindellSep 8, 2023, 02:31 IST

Insider's reporter tried Magnolia Baker and Ess-a-Bagel's banana pudding bagel.Samantha Grindell/Insider

Magnolia Bakery and New York bagel institution Ess-a-Bagel collaborated on a banana pudding bagel.
Banana pudding cream cheese is sandwiched between a plain bagel and rolled in crushed Nilla Wafers.
I thought it was perfect for banana pudding fans, but perhaps too sweet for the average bagel lover.

Two iconic New York eateries released a limited edition bagel in August.

When I arrived at the store, it was packed.

Ess-a-Bagel is often packed.Samantha Grindell/Insider

My first impression of the creation was that it literally looked like banana pudding had been spread on a bagel.

The bagel came in a plastic container.Samantha Grindell/Insider

As I took my first bite of the bagel, I was blasted with the flavor of banana pudding.

The banana pudding flavor was strong.Samantha Grindell/Insider

The texture of the cream cheese gave me pause.

The cream cheese was slimier than I anticipated.Samantha Grindell/Insider

The Nilla Wafer crumbles were crucial to the eating experience.

I wish the Nilla Wafer crumbles surrounded the bagel.Samantha Grindell/Insider

I think the collaboration is a dream come true for banana pudding lovers, but maybe too sweet for everyone else.

I definitely recommend the bagel to banana pudding lovers.Samantha Grindell/Insider

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