Best Banana Pudding
Creamy, dreamy, and irresistibly nostalgic, this *Best Banana Pudding* recipe is the ultimate crowd-pleaser for dessert lovers. Made from scratch with layers of velvety homemade custard, fresh ripe bananas, and crunchy vanilla wafers, it strikes the perfect balance of textures and flavors. Topped with a luscious cloud of lightly sweetened whipped cream, this Southern-inspired classic requires just 20 minutes of prep and delivers a rich, comforting treat after a few hours of chilling. Ideal for holidays, potlucks, or any time you crave a timeless dessert, this banana pudding is a surefire way to impress your guests and satisfy your sweet tooth!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups Whole milk
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.25 cup All-purpose flour
- 4 large Egg yolks
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 4 medium Ripe bananas
- 12 ounces Vanilla wafers
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar
Instructions
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, whisk together the milk, granulated sugar, flour, and egg yolks until smooth.
Continue to cook the mixture, stirring constantly, until it thickens and begins to bubble, about 10-12 minutes.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the unsalted butter and vanilla extract until fully combined.
Cover the pudding with plastic wrap directly touching the surface to prevent a skin from forming, and let it cool to room temperature.
Slice the bananas into thin rounds.
In a trifle dish or large bowl, layer the vanilla wafers, sliced bananas, and pudding. Repeat layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with pudding on top.
In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream and powdered sugar together until soft peaks form.
Spread or pipe the whipped cream over the final pudding layer.
Refrigerate the banana pudding for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow flavors to meld and soften the wafers.
Serve chilled, and enjoy your creamy, delicious banana pudding!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4858 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 249.0 g | 319% | |
| Saturated Fat | 161.7 g | 808% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1128 mg | 376% | |
| Sodium | 511 mg | 22% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 610.1 g | 222% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.2 g | 47% | |
| Total Sugars | 456.4 g | ||
| Protein | 54.6 g | 109% | |
| Vitamin D | 9.9 mcg | 49% | |
| Calcium | 1027 mg | 79% | |
| Iron | 4.5 mg | 25% | |
| Potassium | 2916 mg | 62% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
