How to Make Southern Layered Banana Pudding - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking for a quintessential Southern dessert that's a guaranteed crowd-pleaser, then look no further than Southern Layered Banana Pudding. This classic dish is a staple at family gatherings, potlucks, and barbecues throughout the South, and for good reason - it's delicious, comforting, and oh-so-satisfying.

Layered banana pudding is a twist on the traditional pudding dish, featuring layers of creamy vanilla pudding, ripe bananas, and buttery vanilla wafers. The combination o...

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Ingredients

  • 4 cups milk
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 ½ cups white sugar
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 (12 ounce) package miniature vanilla wafers
  • 3 barely ripe bananas, sliced 1/4-inch thick, or more to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Whisk milk and eggs together in a bowl.
  • Combine sugar and flour in a saucepan. Stir in milk mixture gradually. Place saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir mixture is the consistency of pudding, about 10 minutes.
  • Arrange an even layer of wafers in the bottom of a large bowl. Top with a layer of banana slices. Cover with a layer of pudding. Repeat layers with remaining wafers, banana slices, and pudding, ending with wafers.
  • Nutrition

    491 cal.

    • Total Fat: 12g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 56mg
    • Sodium: 197mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 89g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 49g
    • Protein: 9g
    • Vitamin C: 4mg
    • Calcium: 164mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 412mg