Southern Banana Pudding
A creamy and dreamy classic Southern dessert, perfect for gatherings and family celebrations.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 240 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 cups milk
- 4 large egg yolks, beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large bananas, sliced
- 1 box vanilla wafers
- Whipped cream (for topping)
Instructions
- Combine sugar, flour, and salt in a saucepan.
- Whisk in the milk until the mixture is smooth.
- Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly until thickened and bubbly.
- Temper the egg yolks with a small amount of the hot mixture, then return to the saucepan.
- Add the vanilla and stir to combine.
- Layer the vanilla wafers, banana slices, and warm pudding mixture in a serving dish.
- Repeat the layers, finishing with pudding on top.
- Chill for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving, topped with whipped cream.
Notes
Use fresh ripe bananas for the best flavor. For a twist, consider adding a splash of rum or pairing with fresh berries.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 57g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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