Description
Old Fashioned Banana Pudding is a nostalgic Southern dessert made with layers of creamy homemade vanilla pudding, ripe banana slices, and vanilla wafers. It’s a comforting, crowd-pleasing treat perfect for gatherings or cozy indulgence at home.
Ingredients
- 3–4 ripe bananas, sliced
- 1 box vanilla wafers
- 3 cups whole milk
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 3 egg yolks
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- Optional topping: whipped cream or meringue
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together sugar, cornstarch, flour, and salt. Gradually whisk in milk.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until thickened, about 8–10 minutes.
- In a small bowl, beat egg yolks. Slowly whisk in a bit of the hot milk mixture to temper, then return yolks to the pan.
- Cook for 2–3 more minutes until thick and creamy. Remove from heat and stir in butter and vanilla extract.
- In a dish or trifle bowl, layer vanilla wafers, banana slices, and warm pudding. Repeat layers, finishing with pudding on top.
- Cover and chill for at least 4 hours or overnight. Top with whipped cream or meringue before serving if desired.
Notes
- Toss banana slices in lemon juice to prevent browning.
- Substitute shortbread or graham crackers for vanilla wafers.
- Add peanut butter or chocolate spread between layers for variation.
- Make individual servings in jars or ramekins for portion control.
- For a lighter version, use low-fat milk and omit topping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
