Grandma's Banana Pudding

Indulge in the nostalgic comfort of Grandma's Banana Pudding, a classic Southern dessert that combines rich, velvety homemade custard with layers of fresh, ripe bananas and crunchy vanilla wafers. Topped with a cloud of freshly whipped cream, this timeless treat is as beautiful as it is delicious. Made from scratch with simple pantry staples like whole milk, egg yolks, and a hint of vanilla, this recipe captures the essence of traditional banana pudding while delivering unbeatable flavor and texture. Perfect for family gatherings or a cozy night in, this dessert is best enjoyed after a few hours in the refrigerator, letting the flavors meld and the wafers soften to perfection. Treat your loved ones to a taste of nostalgic sweetness with this irresistibly creamy and dreamy pudding!

Nutriscore Rating: 45/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 3 cups Whole milk
• 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
• 0.25 cup All-purpose flour
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 4 large Egg yolks
• 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 4 ripe Bananas
• 1 box (about 11 oz) Vanilla wafers
• 1 cup Heavy whipping cream
• 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar

Directions

Step 1

1. In a medium saucepan, whisk together the sugar, flour, and salt.

Step 2

2. Slowly pour in the milk, whisking constantly to ensure there are no lumps.

Step 3

3. Cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it begins to thicken and bubble (about 7-10 minutes).

Step 4

4. In a small bowl, beat the egg yolks. Slowly temper the yolks by adding a small amount of the hot milk mixture to them, whisking constantly.

Step 5

5. Gradually pour the tempered yolks into the saucepan with the milk mixture, whisking constantly.

Step 6

6. Continue cooking the custard for another 2-3 minutes, or until thickened. Remove from heat, stir in the vanilla extract and butter until fully incorporated.

Step 7

7. Let the custard cool slightly while preparing the bananas and wafers.

Step 8

8. Slice the bananas into thin, even rounds.

Step 9

9. In a 9x13-inch dish or similar-sized serving bowl, create a layer of vanilla wafers on the bottom.

Step 10

10. Add a layer of banana slices, followed by a layer of custard.

Step 11

11. Repeat the layering process (wafers, bananas, custard) until all ingredients are used, finishing with a layer of custard.

Step 12

12. In a mixing bowl, whip the heavy whipping cream and powdered sugar with a hand or stand mixer until soft peaks form.

Step 13

13. Spread the whipped cream over the top of the pudding as a finishing layer.

Step 14

14. Refrigerate the banana pudding for at least 4 hours, or overnight, to allow flavors to meld and the wafers to soften.

Step 15

15. Serve chilled and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1702.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4201.7

Total Fat 239.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 154.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.8g
Cholesterol 1127.8mg	0%
Sodium 1088.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 460.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 3.9g	0%
Total Sugars 350.9g
Protein 49.7g	0%

Vitamin D 395.3IU	0%
Calcium 1008.4mg	0%
Iron 3.5mg	0%
Potassium 1650.5mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 51.4%

Protein: 4.7%

Carbs: 43.9%