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Homemade Banana Pudding

This classic homemade banana pudding is made completely from scratch with rich, creamy custard, layers of fresh bananas, and crisp Nilla wafers. A true Southern favorite that's perfect for holidays, potlucks, or anytime you’re craving a comforting, nostalgic dessert!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine Southern
Servings 6
Calories 438 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 24 oz Evaporated Milk 2 12oz cans
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 Tablespoons Cornstarch
  • 2 Large Eggs beaten
  • 1 Teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 Tablespoons Butter
  • 2 cups Nilla wafers or more
  • 4 large Bananas

Instructions
 

  • In a medium saucepan whisk together the sugar and cornstarch .
    1 cup granulated sugar, 3 Tablespoons Cornstarch
  • Add both cans of milk whisking while you add them .
    24 oz Evaporated Milk
  • In a small bowl beat eggs well and add them to the saucepan.
    2 Large Eggs
  • Whisk well and cook on medium heat .Using a whisk stir until everything is dissolved .
  • Now switch to a heat proof rubber spatula or wooden spatula slowing stir from the bottom to prevent burning. Cook like this until the mixture is thickened . This should take 10-12 minutes.
  • Once the pudding is thickened remove from heat and add the butter and vanilla . Stir until this is incorporated.
    1 Teaspoon vanilla , 2 Tablespoons Butter
  • In a 2-3 quart dish cover the bottom of it will Nilla Wafers and sliced bananas.
    2 cups Nilla wafers, 4 large Bananas
  • Cover them with half of the pudding
  • On top of the pudding add another layer of Nilla Wafers and bananas
  • Top that with the remaining pudding. Make sure the bananas are covered well, this prevents them from browning.
  • Add a layer of Nilla wafers on top or I even crush some and sprinkle them liberally.
  • Allow to cool , cover and chill

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Notes

All nutrional information is estimations and can great differ in brands , cooking techique , and serving size . 

Nutrition

Calories: 438kcalCarbohydrates: 72gProtein: 8gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 32mgSodium: 225mgPotassium: 526mgFiber: 2gSugar: 51gVitamin A: 335IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 227mgIron: 0.4mg
Keyword banana pudding, Banana pudding no meringue, Banana pudding with evaporated milk, homemade banana pudding, southern banana pudding
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