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How to Make Homemade Banana Pudding with Whipped Cream Topping - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like the comfort and nostalgia of a classic homemade dessert. And when it comes to classic Southern comfort food, it's hard to beat a creamy, indulgent banana pudding. This timeless dessert has been a staple at potlucks, family gatherings, and holiday meals for generations, and for good reason. With its layers of rich pudding, ripe bananas, and fluffy whipped cream, it's a dessert that never fails to please.

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups whole milk
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 4 large egg yolks
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 (11 ounce) box vanilla wafers
  • 4 large bananas, sliced
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 4 hrs 10 mins
  • Total Time: 4 hrs 40 mins
  • Servings: 12

  • Whisk milk, sugar, flour, and salt together in a medium saucepan until well combined. Place over medium-low heat and cook, whisking frequently, until the mixture comes to a low simmer and begins to thicken, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Beat egg yolks in a small bowl until smooth. Add about 3/4 cup of the hot milk mixture and stir it quickly into the egg yolks. Whisk the egg yolk mixture back into the hot milk mixture and continue to cook, stirring constantly, until thick and creamy, about 5 minutes. Turn off heat, add butter and vanilla, and stir until smooth. Let cool slightly, about 10 minutes.
  • Set aside 6 vanilla wafers for the top. Arrange a layer of vanilla wafers in the bottom of a deep, 8-inch square or 2-quart baking dish. Top with a single layer of sliced bananas. Add another single layer of vanilla wafers, then spread 1/2 of the pudding mixture over top. Top with another layer of sliced bananas and the remaining vanilla wafers. Spread the remaining pudding over top, letting it seep into any open spaces. Cover lightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate 4 hours to overnight.
  • When ready to serve, beat heavy cream with an electric mixer until soft peaks form, incorporating powdered sugar about halfway through.
  • Remove banana pudding from the refrigerator. Spread whipped cream over top. Crush reserved vanilla wafers and sprinkle over the whipped cream. Serve immediately.

    • Nutrition

    383 cal.

    • Total Fat: 17g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 104mg
    • Sodium: 155mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 54g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Potassium: 303mg

    Categories

    Dessert recipes
    Pudding recipes
    Banana recipes
    Whipped cream recipes
    Homemade recipes