Best 7 Banana Pudding With Graham Cracker Crunch Recipes

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Indulge in the classic Southern delight – Banana Pudding with Graham Cracker Crunch, a harmonious blend of creamy custard, velvety bananas, and crunchy graham cracker layers. This timeless dessert dates back to the 19th century, captivating hearts with its simplicity and comforting flavors. Our collection of recipes offers a delectable journey through various renditions of this iconic treat. From the traditional Southern Banana Pudding, featuring layers of Nilla wafers and whipped cream, to the delectable Chocolate Banana Pudding, where rich chocolate custard meets ripe bananas, each recipe promises a unique taste experience. For those seeking a healthier option, our Vegan Banana Pudding offers a dairy-free and egg-free version without compromising on taste and texture. And for a fun twist, try our Banana Pudding Trifle, a layered masterpiece presented in a trifle dish, perfect for special occasions. With our diverse selection of recipes, you'll find the perfect Banana Pudding to satisfy your cravings and create lasting memories.

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BANANA PUDDING WITH GRAHAM-CRACKER CRUNCH



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Make and share this Banana Pudding With Graham-Cracker Crunch recipe from Food.com.

Provided by gailanng

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup graham cracker crumbs
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1/3 cup milk chocolate chips, melted
4 bananas, sliced
5 1/8 ounces instant vanilla pudding, prepared and chilled (can sub 1 Large Sized Box of Cook & Serve or Your Own Recipe)
1 cup cold heavy cream, whipped to firm peaks with 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and 1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Butter a baking sheet. In a medium bowl, stir the graham-cracker crumbs and melted butter together. Press the crumb mixture onto the baking sheet in a circle that is approximately 8 inches in diameter. Bake for 8 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  • Use a small spoon to drizzle the melted chocolate chips thickly over the baked crumbs on the baking sheet. Let the crunch sit until the chocolate is firm. [The chocolate holds the crunch together in large pieces so it does not crumble when it is transferred to the pudding. I always have a problem with this step, but if it crumbles it doesn't alter the flavor :-)].
  • In the bottom of a 2-quart serving bowl, spread 1/2 of the banana slices. Spread about 1/2 of the pudding over the bananas and sprinkle about 1/3 of the graham crunch (breaking it up with a spatula as you transfer it) over the pudding. Repeat the layering once.
  • Spread the whipped cream over the crunch and sprinkle with the remaining crunch. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight and serve cold.

GRAHAM CRACKER BANANA CREAM DESSERT



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"I entertain often, so this crowd-pleasing dessert is frequently on the menu," relates Evelyn Schmidt of Toms River, New Jersey. "When cleaning up the dishes, there's never a crumb left to scrape off."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup butter, melted
3-1/2 cups cold 2% milk
2 packages (3.4 ounces each) instant vanilla pudding mix
5 medium firm bananas, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/2-inch slices
1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained
1 carton (20 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
1/3 cup chopped pecans, optional
2 (1.55 ounces each) milk chocolate candy bar, broken into squares
Maraschino cherries, optional

Steps:

  • Combine cracker crumbs and butter. Press into an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. dish. In a large bowl, beat milk and pudding mix on low speed for 2 minutes. Pour over crust; top with bananas and pineapple. Spread with whipped topping (dish will be full). Sprinkle with pecans if desired., Chill for at least 4 hours before cutting. Garnish with candy bar pieces and cherries if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 272 calories, Fat 13g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 214mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CREAM CHEESE BANANA PUDDING



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Cream Cheese Banana Pudding is a delicious rendition of banana pudding with a graham cracker crust, a cream cheese layer, vanilla custard, and of course, bananas!

Provided by Lucy Brewer

Categories     Desserts

Time 38m

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
½ cup granulated sugar
2/3 cup melted butter
2 8- ounce blocks Philadelphia Cream Cheese
½ cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups whole milk
2 cups heavy cream
1 vanilla bean
12 egg yolks
¾ cup sugar
1/3 all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon salt
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 ripe bananas
1 box vanilla wafers, crumbled

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375. Stir together crumbs and sugar. Add melted butter and mix until well-blended. Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray and spread crumb mixture in the dish to make a crust. Bake about 8 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool.
  • In large bowl, beat cream cheese for 5 minutes. Add sugar and beat until light and creamy. Add vanilla and beat until combined.
  • Twist the vanilla bean but don't scrape it and then add it to a medium pot with the milk and 1 cup of the cream. Heat slowly until almost simmering and then cover, remove from heat and allow to steep for 20 minutes.
  • Put the egg yolks in a bowl and whisk in the sugar, then the flour and salt. Whisk until completely smooth and make sure there are no lumps hiding in there. Remove the vanilla bean from the milk and slowly whisk the milk into the egg yolks. Then put all of the goodness back into the saucepan and cook over medium-high heat until the custard thickens, whisking constantly. This should take about 3-5 minutes.
  • Be sure you scrape the bottom and sides of the pan. After the custard begins to boil, cook for one minute longer and then remove it from the heat. The custard will be very thick. Strain through a fine-meshed sieve into a large bowl.
  • Immediately whisk in the remaining 1 cup of cream and three teaspoons of vanilla. Continue whisking until the cream is completely mixed in.
  • Spread cream cheese over the graham cracker crust. Sprinkle some vanilla wafer crumbs, then add a layer of sliced bananas. Spread custard over the bananas and sprinkle remaining vanilla wafer crumbs over the top. (You can layer bananas between the graham cracker crust and the cream cheese too.)

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 10 servings, Calories 694 kcal, Carbohydrate 70 g, Protein 15 g, SaturatedFat 22 g, Cholesterol 342 mg, Sodium 675 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 51 g

BANANA GRAHAM CRACKER PUDDING



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This is my Granny Sell's recipe. She never wrote it down before she passed away, so I've tried to copy it with trial and error. It is such a family favorite that I usually double the recipe when I make it.

Provided by Pam_53

Categories     Dessert

Time 20m

Yield 4-5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups milk
2 lightly beaten egg yolks
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 bananas, sliced
1 1/2 cups crushed graham crackers (hold back 1/4 cup to sprinkle on top)

Steps:

  • Mix sugar,cornstarch, and salt in saucepan. Add milk. Cook and stir over medium heat until thick and bubbling. Cook and stir 2 minutes more, then remove from heat. Add a small amount of hot mixture to beaten egg yolks, then quickly add back to rest of mixture. Cook and stir for 2 more minutes, then remove from heat and add butter and vanilla.
  • Layer in serving bowl. I put 1/2 of grahams on bottom, 1/2 bananas next, 1/2 pudding mixture next. Repeat layers and add 1/4 cup graham crumbs on top for garnish. Makes 4 or 5 servings.
  • I usually make this in the morning, because it tastes wonderful after it has cooled all day in refrigerator and all the flavors marry. I also double this because there is never enough for all of my family.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 502.8, Fat 15.6, SaturatedFat 7.7, Cholesterol 115.3, Sodium 411.2, Carbohydrate 84.9, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 54.6, Protein 8.1

STRAWBERRY-BANANA GRAHAM PUDDING



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"I add in additional fruit to get a little closer to all those servings you need every day. You can also try using different flavored puddings and fruit to switch up the recipe." Jackie Termont - Richmond, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

9 whole reduced-fat cinnamon graham crackers
1-3/4 cups cold fat-free milk
1 package (1 ounce) sugar-free instant cheesecake or vanilla pudding mix
1 large firm banana, sliced
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
2 cups sliced fresh strawberries, divided
2-1/2 cups reduced-fat whipped topping, divided
Mint sprigs, optional

Steps:

  • Line the bottom of a 9-in. square pan with 4-1/2 graham crackers; set aside., In a small bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes. Let stand for 2 minutes or until soft-set. Place banana slices in another small bowl; toss with lemon juice. Stir bananas and 1 cup strawberries into the pudding. Fold in 1-3/4 cups whipped topping., Spread half of pudding over the graham crackers; repeat layers. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Refrigerate remaining berries and whipped topping. Just before serving, top with remaining berries and topping. Garnish with mint if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 117 calories, Fat 2g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 171mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

GRAHAM CRACKER BANANA DESSERT



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Oh my!! I didn't have Nilla wafers so I used cinnamon graham crackers and it went over very well. You will need to break the crackers to make them fit around the edges. "My photo." Enjoy!!

Provided by Jill Cooks

Categories     Puddings

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 small boxes banana cream pudding mix
3 cups milk
8 oz. tub cool whip
1 box cinnamon or regular graham crackers
6 bananas, sliced

Steps:

  • 1. Mix together pudding mix and milk, whisk for 2 minutes to combine well and thicken. Mix in Cool whip and sliced bananas.
  • 2. Layer crackers and pudding/banana mixture twice in a 9x13 pan, ending with crackers.
  • 3. Refrigerate overnight.

BANANA GRAHAM DESSERT



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From Hamilton, Georgia, Kathy Baker sends her recipe for Banana Graham Dessert. "We love this creamy pudding treat since it has real old-fashioned flavor," Kathy conveys.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 package (1.5 ounces) instant sugar-free vanilla pudding mix
2-3/4 cups fat-free milk
1 cup fat-free sour cream
12 whole reduced-fat graham crackers
2 large firm bananas, sliced

Steps:

  • In a bowl, beat pudding mix and milk on low speed for 2 minutes. Fold in sour cream. Let stand for 5 minutes. In a 3-qt. bowl, layer a third of the graham crackers, bananas and pudding mixture. Repeat layers twice. Refrigerate.

Nutrition Facts :

Tips:

  • Use ripe bananas for the best flavor. Overripe bananas will give the pudding a mushy texture.
  • If you don't have vanilla wafers, you can use graham crackers, Nilla wafers, or any other type of cookie that you like.
  • Make sure to chill the pudding for at least 4 hours before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld and the pudding to set.
  • To make the graham cracker crunch, simply crush graham crackers in a food processor or blender until they are fine crumbs.
  • You can also add other ingredients to the pudding, such as chopped nuts, chocolate chips, or fresh fruit.

Conclusion:

Banana pudding is a classic Southern dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. With its creamy texture, sweet banana flavor, and crunchy graham cracker topping, banana pudding is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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