🍌 Old Fashioned Banana Pudding Recipe: A Creamy Southern Classic

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🍌 Old Fashioned Banana Pudding Recipe: A Creamy Southern Classic









There’s nothing quite like a bowl of Old Fashioned Banana Pudding — smooth, creamy, and layered with fresh bananas and vanilla wafers. This nostalgic dessert brings back memories of Grandma’s kitchen and Sunday family dinners. It’s the perfect comfort treat for any occasion!

🍮 Ingredients:

  • 1 cup sugar

  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour

  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

  • 3 cups whole milk

  • 4 egg yolks, lightly beaten

  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

  • 1 box vanilla wafers

  • 4–5 ripe bananas, sliced

  • Whipped cream or meringue (optional topping)

👩‍🍳 Instructions:

  1. Make the custard: In a saucepan, combine sugar, flour, and salt. Gradually whisk in milk and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until thickened.

  2. Temper the egg yolks by adding a small amount of the hot mixture, then return all to the saucepan. Cook 2 more minutes.

  3. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.

  4. In a baking dish, layer vanilla wafers, banana slices, and custard. Repeat until all ingredients are used, ending with custard on top.

  5. Top with whipped cream or make a meringue topping if desired.

  6. Chill for at least 4 hours before serving.

🍌 Tips for the Best Banana Pudding:

  • Use ripe but firm bananas for the perfect texture.

  • For deeper flavor, use homemade vanilla wafers or lightly toast store-bought ones.

  • Chill overnight for maximum flavor fusion!

💛 Why You’ll Love It:

  • Simple, affordable ingredients

  • Perfect for potlucks, family dinners, and holidays

  • Creamy, nostalgic, and irresistibly sweet

🕒 Storage:

Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Avoid freezing to preserve the creamy texture.



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