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Old-Fashioned Homemade Banana Pudding

Creamy Old-Fashioned Homemade Banana Pudding You’ll Love

This Old-Fashioned Homemade Banana Pudding is a nostalgic dessert filled with rich flavors and comforting memories.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pudding Base
  • 1 cup sugar can substitute with brown sugar
  • ⅓ cup flour or cornstarch for gluten-free
  • a pinch salt to enhance flavor
  • 4 cups whole milk non-dairy alternatives possible
  • 3 large eggs for richness
  • 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
Layers
  • 8 oz. vanilla wafers or graham crackers
  • 4 bananas sliced

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Whisk
  • 8x8-inch pan
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium saucepan, whisk together sugar, flour, and a pinch of salt until well blended.
  2. Gradually whisk in the milk, stirring continuously to combine. Cook over medium heat until it thickens.
  3. Whisk the eggs until smooth, then temper by adding a small amount of the hot pudding into the eggs.
  4. Return the egg mixture to the saucepan and bring back to a gentle boil, cooking until thickened.
  5. Stir in the vanilla extract and allow to cool for about 15 minutes.
  6. In an ungreased pan, layer 25 vanilla wafers, half of the sliced bananas, and half the pudding mixture.
  7. Repeat the layers with the remaining vanilla wafers, banana slices, and pudding mixture.
  8. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  9. Before serving, crush remaining vanilla wafers and sprinkle on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 5gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Allowing at least 4 hours of refrigeration is key for the best texture and flavor melding.

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