Rich and Creamy Banana Pudding in 5 Steps
A classic Southern dessert with layers of vanilla pudding, ripe bananas, and vanilla wafers.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 35 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop and Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 3 eggs, separated
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 ripe bananas, sliced
- 1 box (12 ounces) vanilla wafers
- 1/4 cup white sugar for meringue (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine 1/2 cup sugar and flour. Gradually whisk in milk.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and bubbles.
- Remove from heat. Beat egg yolks in a small bowl. Slowly whisk 1 cup of hot milk mixture into yolks.
- Pour egg mixture back into saucepan. Cook and stir for 2 minutes more. Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla.
- Layer vanilla wafers and sliced bananas in a 9×13 dish. Pour pudding over top.
- Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Gradually add 1/4 cup sugar, beating until glossy. Spread over pudding.
- Bake at 350°F for 10 minutes, until golden. Chill for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- Use ripe but firm bananas for best texture.
- Chill the pudding completely before serving.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 40 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
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