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Indulge your sweet cravings with the timeless classic dessert, banana pudding. This delectable treat, with its creamy, velvety texture and bursts of sweet banana flavor, has been a beloved favorite for generations. Our collection of banana pudding recipes offers a variety of irresistible variations, each with its own unique twist to tantalize your taste buds. From the traditional Southern-style pudding, made with layers of vanilla wafers, creamy custard, and sliced bananas, to modern interpretations featuring delectable ingredients like chocolate, peanut butter, and even a boozy twist, our recipes cater to every palate. Whether you prefer a classic rendition or are looking to explore new flavor combinations, our banana pudding recipes will surely satisfy your sweet tooth and leave you craving more.

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BANANA PUDDING



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This easy, old-fashioned Banana Pudding is made from scratch with layers of homemade vanilla pudding, Nilla wafers, sliced bananas, and whipped cream.

Provided by Lauren Allen

Categories     Dessert

Time 4h30m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 1/2 cups whole milk
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 egg (, at room temperature)
2 egg yolks (, at room temperature)
¾ cup sugar
4 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
4 tablespoons butter (, chopped)
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
½ teaspoon salt
1 box Nilla wafers
4 large bananas (, sliced (use ripe, but not overly ripe bananas))
Fresh whipped cream (, for topping (optional))

Steps:

  • Add milk and cream to a medium saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer, stirring often.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, and cornstarch until well blended.
  • Spoon a little of the hot milk over the egg mixtures and whisk well. Repeat with another few spoonfuls of the hot milk, to temper the eggs (bring their temperature up without "scrambling" them).
  • Pour the egg mixture into the saucepan and continue to cook over medium low heat (don't let it boil) for 5-8 minutes until thickened and coats the back of a spoon.
  • Once thickened, remove from the heat and stir in the butter, vanilla extract and salt.
  • Pour the pudding through a sieve or fine mesh strainer into a container, to remove any lumps and make it silky smooth.
  • Place a piece of plastic wrap directly on top (to prevent a skin from forming on it). Refrigerate for an hour or more, until chilled. Stir well once chilled.
  • To assemble the banana pudding, use a 9 inch square pan, a large bowl, trifle dish or individual dishes.
  • Line the bottom of the pan with vanilla wafers. Top with sliced bananas, then 1/2 of the pudding mixture. Repeat with another layer, and end with a final layer of wafers (whole or crushed into pieces).
  • Cover tightly with plastic wrap and place the assembled dessert in the fridge for 4-8 hours.
  • Top with fresh whipped cream before serving, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 289 kcal, Carbohydrate 38 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Cholesterol 100 mg, Sodium 218 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 28 g, ServingSize 1 serving

THE BEST BANANA PUDDING



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This creamy banana dessert is our very favorite version, piled high with layers of just-ripe bananas, rich vanilla pudding and tender cookies. We used vanilla bean paste instead of extract in our homemade filling for a bold flavor boost and topped the pudding with swirls of freshly whipped cream. When it all comes together, it's dreamy, luscious and feeds a crowd!

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 3h10m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 cups whole milk
1 1/3 cups granulated sugar
2/3 cup cornstarch
12 large egg yolks
1 tablespoon vanilla bean paste
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
4 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes
114 vanilla wafer cookies, such as Nilla Wafers (from two 15-ounce boxes), plus 5 cookies, crushed
12 medium-ripe bananas, sliced about 1/4 inch thick
3/4 cup cold heavy cream
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Bring the milk to a simmer in a large saucepan over medium heat, then remove from the heat. Meanwhile, whisk the sugar, cornstarch, egg yolks, vanilla paste and salt together in a medium bowl.
  • While whisking, slowly add about 1 cup of the warm milk to the egg mixture. Pour the egg mixture back into the saucepan, whisking constantly. Continue to cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until the mixture comes to a boil. Lower the heat to maintain a simmer and cook until thickened, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and whisk in the butter.
  • Transfer the pudding to a large bowl and press a piece of plastic wrap directly against the surface. Refrigerate until cold, about 1 hour.
  • Arrange 19 wafer cookies in the bottom of a 4-quart trifle dish. Top with 1 cup pudding, then arrange 2 sliced bananas on top. Repeat the layers ending with bananas.
  • Add the heavy cream, confectioners' sugar and a pinch of salt to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment. Beat on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form, about 2 minutes.
  • Spread the whipped cream over the pudding and sprinkle the crushed wafer cookies around the border. Refrigerate until the pudding is firm, at least 2 hours or up to overnight.

BANANA PUDDING I



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This is a recipe that's been handed down from my grandmother. My whole family loves it and we all grew up on it! Hope you enjoy it!

Provided by Sara Crenshaw

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Banana Dessert Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

⅔ cup white sugar
⅓ cup all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon salt
3 eggs, beaten
2 cups milk
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons butter, softened
2 bananas, peeled and sliced
½ (12 ounce) package vanilla wafer cookies

Steps:

  • In medium saucepan combine sugar, flour, and salt. Add eggs and stir well. Stir in milk, and cook over low heat, stirring constantly. When mixture begins to thicken, remove from heat and continue to stir, cooling slightly. Stir in vanilla and butter until smooth.
  • Layer pudding with bananas and vanilla wafers in a serving dish. Chill at least one hour in refrigerator before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 665.8 calories, Carbohydrate 91.1 g, Cholesterol 505.4 mg, Fat 28.2 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 13.9 g, SaturatedFat 10.9 g, Sodium 381.8 mg, Sugar 46.3 g

GRANDMA'S BANANA PUDDING



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My grandma ran a country club and a restaurant in her day. She can make amazing food, but sometimes it's hard to get a recipe from her because she doesn't measure anything and makes everything from memory. While letting her talk it out, I was able to get this banana pudding and a few other recipes written down. Enjoy!

Provided by tigrbtrfly

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Banana Dessert Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (12 ounce) package vanilla wafers, divided
1 cup white sugar
½ cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
4 egg yolks
2 cups milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon butter
4 bananas, sliced, or more to taste
4 egg whites
¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
5 tablespoons white sugar
½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Line the bottom of a baking dish with some wafers. Combine sugar, flour, and salt in a bowl.
  • Beat yolks in a heavy saucepan over medium heat. Add flour mixture alternately with milk and vanilla extract, stirring constantly. Bring to a simmer and cook until slightly thickened, 8 to 10 minutes. Add butter; continue stirring until thickened to a pudding-like consistency, 5 to 7 minutes more.
  • Layer a portion of banana slices over the wafers and cover with pudding. Repeat layers with remaining bananas, wafers, and pudding.
  • Beat egg whites in a glass, metal, or ceramic bowl, gradually adding cream of tartar, until soft peaks form. Add sugar and continue beating on high speed until stiff peaks form. Fold in vanilla extract. Spoon meringue over the pudding.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until meringue browns, 15 to 20 minutes. Let cool before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 486.7 calories, Carbohydrate 85.5 g, Cholesterol 111.1 mg, Fat 13.3 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 8.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 341.7 mg, Sugar 43.1 g

SOUTHERN-STYLE BAKED BANANA PUDDING



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If you like banana cream pie, you'll absolutely love baked banana pudding. Not only is there no pie crust to mess with, but I think the vanilla wafer cookies pair even more perfectly with the fruit and custardy pudding. We want the bananas to match the texture of the custard-soaked cookies, so make sure you buy them a week beforehand. Other than that, not much can go wrong with this simple Southern classic.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Banana Dessert Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 large eggs
½ cup white sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
⅓ cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon banana liqueur
1 tablespoon cold butter
3 very ripe bananas, or more to taste, sliced
1 ½ teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 (12 ounce) package miniature vanilla wafers
⅛ teaspoon cream of tartar
2 tablespoons white sugar

Steps:

  • Separate eggs, placing the whites in the bowl of a stand mixer and the yolks into a saucepan.
  • Add sugar, salt, and 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon flour to the yolks. Splash in about 1/4 of the milk and start blending mixture with a whisk. Pour in remaining milk and whisk until smooth.
  • Cook and stir mixture over medium heat until hot to the touch, occasionally dipping your finger in to test. Whisk constantly until custard is thick enough to form ribbons.
  • Remove custard from heat and add vanilla extract, banana liqueur, and cold butter. Whisk until butter dissolves. Set custard aside.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Toss banana slices with lemon juice.
  • Spread a quarter of the custard over the bottom of a baking dish. Add a single layer of vanilla wafers. Cover with 1/2 of the bananas and spread 1/2 of the remaining custard on top. Add another layer of vanilla wafers, using slightly fewer this time. Top with the remaining bananas and custard. Smooth the top and tap dish against the counter to settle the pudding.
  • Add cream of tartar to the egg whites. Beat using the whisk attachment until foamy. Gradually add sugar and beat until stiff, but not dry, peaks form. Spread meringue over the pudding using a soft spatula, creating ridges for contrast.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until meringue is nicely browned, 7 to 10 minutes. Serve warm or chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 408.3 calories, Carbohydrate 64.4 g, Cholesterol 101.7 mg, Fat 13.5 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 8.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 272.2 mg, Sugar 25 g

BANANA PUDDING



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I didn't see my son, Lance Corporal Eric Harris, for more than two years after he enlisted in the Marines after high school. And when I saw him arrive at the airport, I just grabbed hold of him and burst out crying. When we got home, the first thing he ate was two bowls of my easy banana pudding recipe. He's a true southern boy! It's a dessert, but you can have it for breakfast, lunch or dinner. -Stephanie Harris, Montpelier, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 cups 2% milk
3 large eggs
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
8 ounces vanilla wafers (about 60 cookies), divided
4 large ripe bananas, cut into 1/4-inch slices

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, mix sugar, flour and salt. Whisk in milk. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat to low; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from heat., In a small bowl, whisk eggs. Whisk a small amount of hot mixture into eggs; return all to pan, whisking constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla. Cool 15 minutes, stirring occasionally., In an ungreased 8-in. square baking dish, layer 25 vanilla wafers, half of the banana slices and half of the pudding. Repeat layers., Press plastic wrap onto surface of pudding. Refrigerate 4 hours or overnight. Just before serving, remove wrap; crush remaining wafers and sprinkle over top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 302 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 80mg cholesterol, Sodium 206mg sodium, Carbohydrate 55g carbohydrate (37g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

Tips:

  • To make the perfect banana pudding, use ripe bananas with plenty of brown spots. The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful the pudding will be.
  • Use a good quality vanilla extract. This will make a big difference in the flavor of the pudding.
  • Don't overcook the pudding. It should be thick and creamy, but not too thick or it will be rubbery.
  • Chill the pudding for at least 4 hours before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld and the pudding to set properly.
  • Serve the pudding with your favorite toppings, such as whipped cream, banana slices, or vanilla wafers.

Conclusion:

Banana pudding is a classic Southern dessert that is always a hit. It's easy to make and can be customized to your liking. Whether you like it classic or with a twist, there's a banana pudding recipe out there for everyone. So next time you're looking for a delicious and easy dessert, give banana pudding a try. You won't be disappointed.

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