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Banana Pudding Recipe

This delectable family friendly dessert is made of homemade vanilla pudding, fresh bananas, vanilla wafers and whipped cream.  This wildly popular dessert will make you the top hostess.
Course Dessert
Cuisine Southern
Keyword banana and pudding, banana pudding recipe, how do I make banana pudding, how do you make banana pudding, how to cook banana pudding, how to make banana pudding, how to make homemade banana pudding
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 12 servings
Calories 418kcal
Author Beth Pierce

Ingredients

Homemade Vanilla Pudding Ingredients:

  • 1 cup sugar
  • ½ cup all purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 8 egg yolks
  • 3 cups whole milk
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 tablespoons butter

For the Banana Pudding:

  • 4 ripe bananas
  • 8 ounces vanilla wafer cookies

For the Fresh Whipped Cream:

  • 1½ cups whipping cream
  • 4 tablespoons powdered sugar

Instructions

  • Add sugar, flour, salt, egg yolks, and milk to a large saucepan.  Whisk to combine and place over low heat. Cook until thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, whisking constantly. It will take 12-15 minutes. Using a spoon, scrape the bottom edge of the pan several times during the cooking process. 
  • Remove from the heat and whisk several times to cool.  Whisk in vanilla and butter. Place a piece of plastic wrap right on top of the pudding to prevent a skin from forming.
  • Meanwhile, using a stand mixer or a handheld mixer (with whisk attachment) on medium beat whipping cream while adding the powdered sugar 1 tablespoon at a time. Beat until stiff peaks form.
  • To assemble dessert place a row of vanilla wafers in 8x11 or 9x9 inch casserole dish.  Slice 2 bananas over the top and cover with half the pudding.  Then place another row of vanilla wafers (this row does not need to be as tight or clean).  Slice 2 bananas over the top and cover with remaining pudding.
  • Carefully spread the whipped cream over the top.  Refrigerate for 1-3 hours before serving.

Notes

Store this dessert and all leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge. For best results, consume within 2 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 418kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 178mg | Sodium: 233mg | Potassium: 297mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 34g | Vitamin A: 822IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 114mg | Iron: 1mg