Creamy, dreamy, and irresistibly nostalgic, this *Best Banana Pudding* recipe is the ultimate crowd-pleaser for dessert lovers. Made from scratch with layers of velvety homemade custard, fresh ripe bananas, and crunchy vanilla wafers, it strikes the perfect balance of textures and flavors. Topped with a luscious cloud of lightly sweetened whipped cream, this Southern-inspired classic requires just 20 minutes of prep and delivers a rich, comforting treat after a few hours of chilling. Ideal for holidays, potlucks, or any time you crave a timeless dessert, this banana pudding is a surefire way to impress your guests and satisfy your sweet tooth!
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, whisk together the milk, granulated sugar, flour, and egg yolks until smooth.
Continue to cook the mixture, stirring constantly, until it thickens and begins to bubble, about 10-12 minutes.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the unsalted butter and vanilla extract until fully combined.
Cover the pudding with plastic wrap directly touching the surface to prevent a skin from forming, and let it cool to room temperature.
Slice the bananas into thin rounds.
In a trifle dish or large bowl, layer the vanilla wafers, sliced bananas, and pudding. Repeat layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with pudding on top.
In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream and powdered sugar together until soft peaks form.
Spread or pipe the whipped cream over the final pudding layer.
Refrigerate the banana pudding for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow flavors to meld and soften the wafers.
Serve chilled, and enjoy your creamy, delicious banana pudding!
Serving size | 2133.6 grams (2133.6g) |
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Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
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Calories | 4858 |
Total Fat 249.00g | 319% |
Saturated Fat 161.70g | 808% |
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.80g | |
Cholesterol 1128mg | 376% |
Sodium 511mg | 22% |
Total Carbohydrate 610.10g | 222% |
Dietary Fiber 13.20g | 47% |
Total Sugars 456.40g | |
Protein 54.60g | 109% |
Vitamin D 395IU | 1977% |
Calcium 1027mg | 79% |
Iron 5mg | 25% |
Potassium 2917mg | 62% |
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