southern banana pudding

The secret ingredient in this vanilla wafer banana pudding is the sour cream! It gives this easy dessert an extra rich, creamy taste!

Easy Banana Pudding

vanilla pudding mix

milk

sour cream

(8-ounce) frozen whipped topping, thawed,

(16-ounce) package Vanilla Wafers, reserve 8-10 cookies (for topping)

bananas,

In large mixing bowl, mix together pudding mix,...

In large mixing bowl, mix together pudding mix, milk, and sour cream. Mix well.

Fold in one (thawed) whipped cream topping and...

Fold in one (thawed) whipped cream topping and mix well. Set aside.

In the bottom of a trifle bowl or...

In the bottom of a trifle bowl or other serving dish, place a layer of wafer cookies (side-by-side).

Next, spread a layer of pudding mixture on...

Next, spread a layer of pudding mixture on top of the wafers.

On top of the pudding, add a layer...

On top of the pudding, add a layer of bananas.

Repeat until all ingredients are used, ending with...

Repeat until all ingredients are used, ending with the pudding mixture.

Spread the second thawed whipped topping on top...

Spread the second thawed whipped topping on top of the pudding. (You may not use all of it.)

Place the reserved 8-10 wafer cookies in a...

Place the reserved 8-10 wafer cookies in a sealable bag. Using a rolling pin or mallet, crush the cookies into small, fine pieces. Sprinkle the crushed cookies on top of the whipped topping.

Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Southern Banana Pudding Recipe - An heirloom family recipe for banana pudding that is a classic, Southern dessert. Creamy, traditional banana pudding topped with airy meringue.

Southern Banana Pudding Recipe

all-purpose flour

sugar

salt

eggs (separated (you'll need whites later for meringue))

vanilla extract

vanilla wafers (approximately 45 wafers)

bananas

cream of tartar

Preheat oven to 325º F.

Combine flour, sugar and salt in a large, heavy saucepan.

Lightly beat egg yolks and combine with milk in a large bowl or measuring cup. Pour the egg and milk mixture into dry ingredients in heavy saucepan. Cook over low to medium heat, stirring constantly, until ingredients are thickened and smooth. Remove saucepan from heat and stir in vanilla.

To layer your banana pudding, begin by placing vanilla wafers on the bottom of a 2 quart oven-safe glass bowl or baking dish.

Slice bananas and place on top of wafers.

Pour one-third of custard over wafers and bananas.

Repeat layering process two more times until all wafers, bananas, and custard have been used, ending with a final layer of wafers.&nbsp;

Whip egg whites with an electric mixer set at high speed.

Allow egg whites to foam, add cream of tartar and then gradually add sugar one tablespoon at a time.

Continue whipping until sugar is well-dissolved.

Add vanilla once stiff peaks have formed and whip until well-combined.

Spread meringue over banana pudding, making sure to spread to the edges of the dish.

Bake for about 25 minutes until the meringue is lightly browned.

For the Meringue:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iFbA3wS4dbc

An heirloom family recipe for banana pudding that is a classic, Southern dessert. Creamy, traditional banana pudding topped with airy meringue.

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Southern Banana Pudding Recipe - Add A Pinch

How to make banana pudding the Black wayYou&#39;ll never be able to look at other banana pudding the same way once you&#39;ve tried this soul food delicious delight - Southern banana pudding prepared the Black way!

Black Folks Southern Banana Pudding

bananas (ripe &

whipped cream (1 container)

cream cheese (1 container, whipped)

vanilla

Nilla Wafers (1 box and ¼ cup of crumbled Nilla Wafers cookies)

Make the instant pudding according to the pudding mixture instructions and set it aside in the refrigerator.

In a medium-sized bowl, mix the whipped topping and cream cheese and set aside.

Line the bottom and sides of a 9×13 baking pan with Nilla Wafer cookies.

Add a layer of banana slices over the Nilla Wafers.

Using a small spatula, spread the vanilla pudding evenly over the bananas.

Add a layer of the whipped topping and cream cheese mixture over the layer of pudding.

Sprinkle the ¼ cup of crumbled cookies all over the top layer of whipped cream.

Allow the banana pudding to chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.

Serve and enjoy!

Grandma's Southern Banana Pudding Recipe is a homemade from-scratch banana pudding that has layers of crunchy vanilla wafers, perfectly fresh bananas, and the best homemade cooked vanilla pudding you've ever had the opportunity to taste!

Grandma's Southern Banana Pudding Recipe

self-rising flour

eggs

milk, divided

(2 sticks) salted butter, melted

In a saucepan, mix together sugar, flour, eggs and 2 cups of milk. Mix until it’s smooth with no clumps of flour. I like to use a whisk for this but Mama uses a spoon most of the time.

Then add another 2 cups of milk, the melted butter, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth.

Cook on medium heat until thick, stirring constantly. This will take probably 15-20 minutes. Once it’s thickened, remove the pan from heat and let the pudding mixture rest for 10 minutes.

Line a 9x13 baking dish with vanilla wafers (prop some up on the sides too), then top with sliced bananas (about ¼ inch thick). Pour the warm homemade vanilla pudding over the cookies and bananas and cover the top with sliced bananas.

Finally top the dish with more vanilla wafers. Mama usually uses whole vanilla wafers but if you have a box with a bunch of broken ones in the bottom, crumble them up and top the whole thing with crushed cookies! Either way it'll be delicious!

Allow it to sit and thicken at room temp for up to an hour.  Serve warm or chill for 3-4 hours (or overnight) to serve cold.

This looks so much like my family recipe - thanks for sharing!

Delicious!! My mom made the pudding the same way. Thank you for taking me back to my childhood desert

I just made it and think it’s way too sweet and buttery.  Next time I will cut the sugar and butter in half.

THIS IS KID APPROVED!! my boys ate this up in no time, definitely going to make again!!

This is my son's favorite dessert! It was easy to make and so good!

While I give this recipe 5 stars,(it truly is devine). However, my momma used to cook same way except she did the ole fashioned meringue, hand beating with fork no mixer in her kitchens

it was very easy to make and everyone loved it

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How to make old-fashioned banana pudding from scratch with homemade vanilla pudding, fresh sliced bananas, vanilla wafers, and whipped cream.

Old-Fashioned Banana Pudding from Scratch

egg yolks (slightly beaten)

vanilla wafers)

bananas (peeled and sliced)

whipped cream

In a large saucepan, whisk together the sugar, flour, and salt.

Over medium heat, whisk the milk in, stirring constantly 'til the mixture comes to a boil and thickens.

Once your mixture has thickened, reduce the heat to low, and cook 15 minutes longer, constantly stirring to avoid scorching.

Next pour a small amount of the hot milk mixture over the beaten egg yolks, beating together well.

Return the egg yolk mixture to the saucepan with the rest of the milk mixture; over medium heat, cook for 2-3 more minutes, stirring constantly.

Remove your thickened pudding from the heat, and add vanilla extract to the mixture, stirring 'til the vanilla is mixed into the pudding.

Now you're ready to layer everything together. Begin by layering a small amount of the pudding on the bottom of your baking dish.

Add half the vanilla wafers, creating an entire layer of vanilla cookies on the bottom and just up the side.

Layer half the sliced bananas on top of the wafers.

Add half the remaining pudding as another layer.

And then you'll start all over again… Form a new layer with the rest of the vanilla wafers.

Add the rest of the sliced bananas.

Finally, spread the rest of the pudding on top of the bananas.

Add a top and final layer of whipped cream on top, and serve while still warm; or you can chill it and serve it cold.

This homemade banana pudding is a rich, creamy Southern classic made completely from scratch. With layers of silky vanilla custard, fresh bananas, Nilla wafers, and fluffy whipped cream, it’s the perfect make-ahead dessert for barbecues, holidays, or any time you’re craving comfort food. No boxed mix or Cool Whip—just real ingredients and nostalgic flavor that always impresses.

Homemade Banana Pudding

heavy cream

+ 1 tbsp cornstarch

tbsp salted butter (unsalted works too)

tbsp sweetened condensed milk

vanilla bean paste

heavy cream (cold)

tsp vanilla extract

~70–80 Nilla Wafers (almost a full 11 oz box)

Whisk

In a medium saucepan, whisk together sugar, cornstarch, and salt.

In a separate bowl, whisk yolks with a splash of milk. Then whisk in remaining milk and cream.

Combine

Combine the wet with the dry in the pan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened and gently bubbling (about 8–10 min).

Cook

Remove

Remove from heat and stir in butter, vanilla, and sweetened condensed milk.

Strain

Strain the custard into a bowl and press plastic wrap directly on the surface. Chill for 30–60 min until cool.

Make the Custard

Whip

Whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until medium-stiff peaks form.

Chill

Make the Whipped Cream

Fold

Fold ½ to ⅔ of the whipped cream into the cooled custard for that fluffy Magnolia-style texture.

Save

Assemble

Assemble (in a trifle dish, 9x13 pan, or tall bowl)

Layer

Repeat these layers 2–3 times:Thin layer of custardWhole Nilla wafers (about 20–25 per layer)Slices of Bananas More custardDollops of plain whipped cream between layers (optional but amazing)

Top with final layer of whipped cream and crushed wafers.

Chill at least 4 hours, but overnight is ideal for that soft cookie texture and deep banana flavor. Enjoy!

Fold + Layer

This was a HIT ! Amazing in flavor and so easy to make. I will never buy boxed pudding for this again! I had the kids who normally don't like it come back for seconds!

Can I use this vanilla custard recipe for cake filling? Thanks in advance

This was my first home made banana pudding, so maybe take my comments with a grain of salt. The recipe was super easy to follow which I appreciate! I found the custard/pudding to be quite thick and a bit eggy. Making again I think I would lower the amount of cornstarch and egg yolks. It was so thick that it was hard to incorporate the whipped cream without it deflating. I used a 13x9 pan and needed to make more whipped cream to cover the top. Very yummy tho and my kids loved it.

Made this for my family and they all loved it! My 88 year old grandma who usually makes the banana pudding said it was great. Thank you for the great recipe and directions!!

Absolutely loved this recipe! Made it for Father’s Day since banana pudding is my dad’s favorite—and wow, it was a total win. Three days later and he’s still talking about it! 😂 Super easy to follow, and I stuck to the recipe exactly. It turned out way better than any box mix I’ve used before. I felt like a total boss making it all from scratch! 💁🏽‍♀️ Can’t wait to try more of your recipes—this one’s definitely a keeper!

I made it turned out great!! I love the flavor

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