Description
A traditional, from-scratch Southern banana pudding recipe featuring a rich homemade custard, vanilla wafers, and fresh bananas.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3 cups whole milk
- 3 large egg yolks, beaten
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 box (11 oz) vanilla wafers
- 5 ripe bananas, sliced
- Whipped cream for topping
Instructions
- Whisk sugar, flour, and salt in a saucepan.
- Gradually add milk and cook over medium heat while stirring.
- Temper the egg yolks with a small amount of hot milk, then add back to pan.
- Whisk until thickened, then remove from heat and add butter and vanilla.
- Layer wafers, sliced bananas, and pudding in a dish.
- Repeat layers until finished.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
High in potassium from fresh fruit, incredibly comforting, and uses simple pantry staples without artificial preservatives.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 350 kcal