Homemade Banana Pudding Recipe
Homemade Banana Pudding is the perfect classic southern dessert. The combination of vanilla pudding, made from scratch, vanilla wafers, fresh bananas, and meringue make up a delectable treat.
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time35 minutes mins
Additional Time1 hour hr
Total Time1 hour hr 40 minutes mins
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 243kcal
Author: Julie Pollitt
Pudding
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 4 Tablespoon flour
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 whole egg
- 3 cups milk
- 4 egg yolks save the whites for meringue
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Meringue
- 4 egg whites
- 1/4 cup sugar
Pudding
Combine sugar, flour, salt, one whole egg, and milk in a saucepan. Mix together well.
Add the four egg yolks and mix well.
Cook over medium-low heat until thickened, stirring frequently. The sauce takes about 10-15 minutes to thicken.
Once the sauce is done cooking, add the vanilla and stir.
The Crust
Line bottom and side of the casserole dish with vanilla wafers.
Slice two bananas over the vanilla wafers, just before the pudding is done, so they do not brown.
Pour half of the pudding over the wafers and bananas.
Slice two more bananas over the pudding.
Pour the remainder of the pudding over the bananas.
Meringue
In a large bowl, whip the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
Add the sugar and mix until blended.
Spread on top of pudding mixture and bake for 8-10 minutes or until meringue is golden brown.
Let cool in the refrigerator for at least an hour before serving.
Serving: 1 | Calories: 243kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 145mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 27g