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Banana Pudding recipe

Banana Pudding Recipe: Creamy Southern Classic

Creamy Southern banana pudding with vanilla wafers and bananas.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 35 minutes
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

  • ¾ cup sugar
  • ⅓ cup flour
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 2 cups milk
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 4 bananas sliced
  • 11 oz vanilla wafers
  • Meringue: 3 egg whites 1/4 cup sugar, 1/4 tsp cream of tartar
  • Or: 1 cup whipped cream 2 tbsp powdered sugar
  • For Serving: Crushed wafers
  • Suggested Pairings: Iced tea coffee

Instructions
 

  • Whisk sugar, flour, salt, and milk; cook over medium heat 5-7 minutes until thick.
  • Temper yolks with hot mix; cook 2 min. Add butter, vanilla.
  • Layer pudding, wafers, bananas in 2-quart dish; repeat, end with pudding.
  • Optional: Beat egg whites, sugar, cream of tartar to stiff peaks; spread, bake at 350°F 10-15 min. Or top with whipped cream.
  • Chill 4+ hours; garnish, serve with tea.

Notes

  • Use ripe bananas for sweetness.
  • Store in the fridge up to 3 days.
  • Try a peanut butter variation.
  • Pair with lemonade.