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Homemade Banana Pudding

Creamy Homemade Banana Pudding: A Southern Classic Delight

This Homemade Banana Pudding is a classic Southern delight that layers creamy pudding, ripe bananas, and crunchy vanilla wafers for an indulgent dessert.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pudding
  • 1 cup Sugar You can also use brown sugar or honey.
  • 1/3 cup Flour Essential for thickening.
  • 1 pinch Salt Enhances flavor.
  • 2 3/4 cups Milk Non-dairy options can be used.
  • 3 pcs Eggs Use fresh eggs for best results.
  • 1 tablespoon Vanilla Extract Pure extract is preferred.
For the Layers
  • 25 pcs Vanilla Wafers Graham crackers are a substitute.
  • 3 pcs Bananas Choose perfectly ripe for best flavor.

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Spatula
  • plastic wrap
  • 8x8 inch dish
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium saucepan, stir together 1 cup of sugar, 1/3 cup of flour, and a pinch of salt.
  2. Gradually pour in 2 3/4 cups of milk while continually whisking.
  3. Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook until it thickens, about 10-15 minutes.
  4. In a separate bowl, beat together 3 egg yolks and slowly add about one cup of the hot pudding mixture.
  5. Return the mixture back to the saucepan and cook until gently boiled, about 2 minutes more.
  6. Stir in 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract and let cool for 15 minutes.
  7. In an 8x8 inch dish, start with a layer of about 25 vanilla wafers.
  8. Spread half of the sliced bananas over the wafers.
  9. Pour half of the cooled pudding mixture over the bananas.
  10. Repeat layering with another layer of wafers, bananas, and the rest of the pudding mixture.
  11. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
  12. Before serving, crush any remaining vanilla wafers and sprinkle them on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Use ripe bananas for the best flavor and prevent browning by adding banana slices just before serving.

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