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Old-Fashioned Homemade Banana Pudding

Classic Southern banana pudding made from scratch with real vanilla custard, ripe bananas, and vanilla wafers.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Southern
Calories: 360
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Vanilla Custard
  • 2.5 cups whole milk
  • 0.75 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 egg yolks large
  • 3 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.25 tsp salt
Layers
  • 4 bananas sliced
  • 2 cups vanilla wafer cookies

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Mixing bowls
  • Serving dish

Method
 

  1. Whisk sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a saucepan.
  2. Gradually whisk in milk and cook until thickened.
  3. Temper egg yolks and return mixture to heat briefly.
  4. Remove from heat and stir in butter and vanilla.
  5. Layer wafers, bananas, and warm custard in dish.
  6. Repeat layers and chill until set.

Notes

Layer while custard is warm for best texture.