Description
A classic Southern dessert with layers of creamy banana pudding, ripe bananas, and vanilla wafers that bring back memories of family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large ripe bananas, sliced
- 1 box vanilla wafers
- 4 cups whole milk
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch. Gradually whisk in milk over medium heat until thickened like custard. Remove from heat.
- In a separate bowl, beat eggs. Temper them with a bit of hot pudding, then mix back into the saucepan. Stir in butter and vanilla.
- Layer vanilla wafers, sliced bananas, and pudding mixture in a large glass dish, repeating layers until full.
- Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Before serving, top with whipped cream and crushed vanilla wafers.
Notes
For best results, allow the pudding to sit overnight to enhance the flavors and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: banana pudding, dessert, Southern recipe, comfort food, family favorite