Classic Southern Banana Pudding
Traditional dish · American
A beloved Southern dessert featuring layers of creamy vanilla custard, fresh banana slices, and Nilla wafers, baked until golden and bubbly.
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Ingredients
- Nilla Wafers1 box (11-12 oz)
- Ripe Bananas3-4 large
- Granulated Sugar1 1/2 cups
- All-Purpose Flour1/2 cup
- Salt1/4 teaspoon
- Milk3 cups
- Large Egg Yolks4
- Unsalted Butter2 tablespoons
- Vanilla Extract1 teaspoon
Steps
- 1
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 2
Arrange a layer of Nilla wafers in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- 3
Slice bananas and arrange a layer over the wafers.
- 4
In a medium saucepan, whisk together sugar, flour, and salt.
- 5
Gradually whisk in milk until smooth.
- 6
Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened and bubbly, about 5-7 minutes.
- 7
Temper the egg yolks by whisking about 1 cup of the hot milk mixture into the yolks. Then, whisk the tempered yolks back into the saucepan with the remaining milk mixture.
- 8
Cook for another 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, until the custard is thick. Do not boil.
- 9
Remove from heat and stir in butter and vanilla extract until butter is melted and incorporated.
- 10
Pour half of the hot custard over the banana and wafer layer.
- 11
Repeat layers: wafers, bananas, and then the remaining custard.
- 12
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is lightly golden and the pudding is set.
- 13
Let cool completely before serving. Can be served warm or chilled.
