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Homemade Banana Pudding

This homemade banana pudding is a southern staple made with a rich and creamy custard , bananas and crisp Nilla wafers. 
4.04 from 31 votes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine Southern
Servings 6
Calories

Ingredients
  

  • 2 12 oz cans Evaporated Milk
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 Tablespoons Cornstarch
  • 2 Eggs beaten
  • 1 Teaspoon vanilla extracts
  • 2 Tablespoons Butter
  • 1 Box Nilla wafers
  • 4-5 Bananas

Instructions
 

  • In a medium saucepan whisk together the sugar and cornstarch .
  • Add both cans of milk whisking while you add them .
  • In a small bowl beat eggs well and add them to the saucepan.
  • 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.
  • In a 2-3 quart dish cover the bottom of it will Nilla Wafers and sliced 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
Keyword banana pudding, Banana pudding no meringue, homemade banana pudding, southern banana pudding
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