Homemade Banana Pudding

This homemade banana pudding recipe is a family favorite, passed down from my grandmother.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Chilling Time 1

Total Time 1 30

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings servings

Calories 580 kcal

Equipment

medium saucepan
Whisk
serving dish

Ingredients

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

Instructions

Gather all ingredients.
Combine sugar, flour, and salt together in a medium saucepan. Whisk in eggs and milk; cook mixture over low heat, stirring constantly (and patiently), until mixture has thickened enough to coat the back of a spoon, up to 15 minutes.
Remove from heat and continue to stir until pudding has cooled slightly; whisk in butter and vanilla until incorporated and smooth.
Spread pudding into a large serving dish; layer with sliced bananas and vanilla wafers.
Chill at least 1 hour in the refrigerator before serving.

Notes

This recipe is a beloved family classic that can be enjoyed on any occasion.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 580kcalCarbohydrates: 92gProtein: 13gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 168mgSodium: 428mgPotassium: 490mgFiber: 2gSugar: 62gVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 189mgIron: 3mg

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