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Homemade Banana Pudding

Homemade Banana Pudding: Creamy Comfort in Every Bite

Experience the nostalgic comfort of Homemade Banana Pudding, a beloved Southern dessert featuring layers of bananas and vanilla wafers.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chill Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pudding
  • 3/4 cup sugar You can use brown sugar for a deeper flavor.
  • 1/3 cup flour All-purpose flour works best.
  • 1 pinch salt Enhances overall flavor.
  • 3 cups milk Any milk variety, including non-dairy, is suitable.
  • 3 whole eggs Essential for thickening.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Use pure vanilla for best results.
For the Layers
  • 8 ounces vanilla wafers About 25 wafers; consider using graham crackers.
  • 4 medium bananas Fresh, ripe bananas, sliced.

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • Whisk
  • 8-inch square pan
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium saucepan, mix together 3/4 cup sugar, 1/3 cup flour, and a pinch of salt.
  2. Gradually add 3 cups of milk while whisking continuously, then heat on medium for about 10 minutes until it thickens.
  3. Reduce heat to low and let it bubble gently for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
  4. Whisk together 3 whole eggs in a separate bowl and gradually stir in 1 cup of hot pudding to temper the eggs.
  5. Pour the tempered egg mixture back into the saucepan and cook on low until it comes to a gentle boil, about 2 minutes.
  6. Remove from heat and stir in 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract. Let it cool for about 15 minutes.
  7. In an 8-inch square pan, layer 25 vanilla wafers, half the sliced bananas, and half of the pudding. Repeat the layers.
  8. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
  9. Before serving, crush remaining vanilla wafers and sprinkle over the top. Serve chilled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 5gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Allow the pudding to cool completely before layering to maintain the crunch of the vanilla wafers.

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