Description
A classic Southern banana pudding recipe, creamy and delicious with layers of bananas and vanilla wafers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups milk (whole milk is recommended for richness)
- 1 cup sugar (adjust to taste)
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract (or vanilla bean paste for depth)
- 4 medium bananas (ripe for optimal flavor)
- 1 package vanilla wafers (gluten-free wafers if needed)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional, to prevent browning)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine 4 cups of milk, 1 cup of sugar, 4 large eggs, and 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until thickened, about 10-12 minutes.
- Once thickened, remove from heat and let cool for about 15 minutes.
- In a serving dish, layer custard, sliced bananas, and vanilla wafers. Repeat until ingredients are used up, finishing with custard.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Serve chilled, optionally garnished with banana slices and whipped cream.
Notes
- Can be prepared a day ahead for better flavor.
- Use ripe bananas for the best taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 100mg