Old-Fashioned Homemade Banana Pudding
A nostalgic and creamy dessert layered with vanilla wafers and ripe bananas, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 145 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 large egg yolks
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 box vanilla wafers
- 3 ripe bananas
Instructions
- Combine milk, sugar, flour, and salt in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until thickened.
- Whisk egg yolks in a separate bowl. Gradually add some of the hot mixture to the yolks, then return to the saucepan. Cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- Remove from heat, stir in butter and vanilla.
- Layer vanilla wafers, sliced bananas, and the pudding mixture in a serving dish. Repeat layers and end with pudding.
- Chill in refrigerator for at least 120 minutes before serving.
Notes
For diabetes-friendly alternatives, consider using sugar substitutes like stevia or monk fruit.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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