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Homemade Banana Pudding

Deliciously Creamy Homemade Banana Pudding Everyone Will Love

Indulge in homemade banana pudding, a classic Southern dessert that's creamy, nostalgic, and perfect for gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chill Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pudding
  • 1 cup Sugar Can substitute with brown sugar or honey
  • ⅓ cup All-purpose Flour Essential for thickening
  • 1 pinch Salt Enhances flavor
  • 4 cups Milk Any variety, including non-dairy options
  • 3 large Eggs Adds richness, whole eggs preferred
  • 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract For elevated taste
For the Layers
  • 8 oz Vanilla Wafers Can swap with graham crackers or Biscoff cookies
  • 4 medium Fresh Ripe Bananas Essential for flavor and texture

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • whisk
  • Ungreased 8-inch square pan
  • plastic wrap

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Combine sugar, flour, and salt in a saucepan and set over medium heat.
  2. Gradually add milk while whisking to prevent lumps; cook until thickened.
  3. Lower heat and cook for an additional 2 minutes while stirring constantly.
  4. Whisk eggs in a bowl; gradually mix in hot pudding to temper.
  5. Return egg mixture to saucepan; stir until gently boiled again.
  6. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract; let cool for 15 minutes.
  7. Layer half of wafers, half of banana slices, and half of pudding in pan.
  8. Repeat with remaining wafers, banana slices, and pudding.
  9. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
  10. Before serving, sprinkle crushed wafers on top for added crunch.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 6gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Allow pudding to cool before layering to maintain crunchiness of wafers. Use fresh bananas right before serving to ensure quality.

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