Love It Banana Pudding

Indulge in the creamy, nostalgic delight of "Love It Banana Pudding," a timeless Southern dessert that blends layers of velvety homemade custard, ripe banana slices, and crunchy vanilla wafers. This easy-to-follow recipe takes just 20 minutes to prep and features a luscious pudding made from scratch with whole milk, heavy cream, and egg yolks, perfectly infused with pure vanilla for a rich, comforting flavor. Finished with a cloud of whipped cream and a dusting of powdered sugar, this no-bake dessert is ideal for entertaining or satisfying a sweet tooth any day of the week. Refrigerate for a few hours and let the ingredients harmonize into the ultimate make-ahead treat. Whether served in a trifle dish or a classic casserole pan, this banana pudding is guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser! Keywords: banana pudding recipe, Southern dessert, easy no-bake dessert, layered banana pudding, homemade custard recipe.

Nutriscore Rating: 43/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 cups whole milk
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 0.75 cup granulated sugar
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 4 large egg yolks
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 4 ripe bananas
• 12 ounces vanilla wafers
• 2 cups whipped cream
• 2 teaspoons powdered sugar (optional for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, whisk together the whole milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, and cornstarch until smooth.

Step 2

Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture begins to thicken, about 5-7 minutes.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks. Slowly temper the yolks by adding a ladleful of the hot milk mixture into the yolks while whisking constantly.

Step 4

Pour the tempered yolk mixture back into the saucepan and continue cooking over medium heat until the pudding thickens further, about 3-5 minutes.

Step 5

Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the butter and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.

Step 6

Let the pudding cool slightly by covering it with plastic wrap, directly touching the surface to prevent a skin from forming.

Step 7

Peel and slice the bananas into thin rounds, about ¼ inch thick.

Step 8

In a trifle dish or a 9x13-inch baking dish, layer vanilla wafers at the bottom. Follow with a layer of sliced bananas and then a layer of pudding. Repeat layers, ending with pudding on top.

Step 9

Cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 10

Before serving, top with whipped cream. Optionally, dust with powdered sugar for garnish.

Step 11

Serve chilled and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1545.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4410.7

Total Fat 267.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 174.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.7g
Cholesterol 1181.4mg	0%
Sodium 437.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 463.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 3.3g	0%
Total Sugars 347.6g
Protein 41.8g	0%

Vitamin D 334.7IU	0%
Calcium 749.3mg	0%
Iron 2.3mg	0%
Potassium 1309.9mg	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: 54.4%

Protein: 3.8%

Carbs: 41.9%