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Classic Homemade Banana Pudding That'll Warm Your Heart

This Classic Homemade Banana Pudding brings warmth and comfort with its rich layers of bananas and vanilla wafers, making it a beloved Southern dessert.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 42 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pudding
  • 3/4 cup sugar can be swapped with brown sugar for a deeper flavor
  • 1/3 cup flour all-purpose flour yields the best results
  • pinch salt enhances flavor without being salty
  • 3 cups milk any milk variety is acceptable
  • 3 whole eggs add richness and are crucial for thickening
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract using pure vanilla elevates the flavor
For the Layers
  • 8 oz vanilla wafers about 25 wafers, can substitute with graham crackers
  • 4 ripe bananas sliced, no substitutes

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • whisk
  • mixing bowl
  • 8-inch square pan
  • Plastic wrap

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium saucepan, combine 3/4 cup sugar, 1/3 cup flour, and a pinch of salt. Whisk until fully blended.
  2. Gradually whisk in 3 cups of milk to the dry mixture. Place the saucepan over medium heat and continuously stir for about 10 minutes or until thickened.
  3. Reduce heat to low and bubble for an additional 2 minutes, stirring constantly, then remove from heat.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 3 whole eggs. Slowly add 1 cup of hot pudding mixture while whisking to temper the eggs.
  5. Pour tempered egg mixture back into the saucepan. On low heat, stir until it reaches a gentle boil again for about 2 minutes.
  6. Stir in 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract. Allow the pudding to cool for about 15 minutes.
  7. In an ungreased 8-inch square pan, layer about 25 vanilla wafers on the bottom.
  8. Place half of banana slices over wafers, then pour half of warm pudding over bananas. Repeat with remaining banana slices and pudding.
  9. Cover with plastic wrap pressed against the surface to prevent skin formation. Chill for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  10. Before serving, garnish with crushed vanilla wafers for added crunch.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 190mgFiber: 1gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Avoid freezing as this may alter texture.

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