Description
Indulge in the comfort of a classic Southern dessert with this Old-Fashioned Homemade Banana Pudding recipe. Layers of creamy pudding, ripe bananas, and vanilla wafers create a nostalgic treat perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Pudding:
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups whole milk
- 3 large egg yolks, lightly beaten
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
Assembly:
- 4–5 ripe bananas, sliced
- 1 box (about 11 oz) vanilla wafers
- whipped cream or meringue for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Pudding: In a saucepan, combine sugar, flour, and salt. Slowly whisk in milk. Cook until thickened. Temper egg yolks, mix into pudding, and cook until creamy. Stir in butter and vanilla.
- Layer: In a dish, alternate wafers, bananas, and warm pudding. Repeat layers, ending with pudding on top.
- Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Top and Serve: Add whipped cream or meringue before serving.
Notes
- Best enjoyed within 2 days for optimal freshness.
- Enhance flavor with toasted wafers or caramelized bananas.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
