Baby's Southern Banana Pudding Recipe

Indulge in the creamy, dreamy perfection of Baby S's Southern Banana Pudding – a family recipe passed down through generations! Forget those boxed mixes – this homemade version is unbelievably delicious, featuring layers of vanilla wafers, creamy custard, and sweet, ripe bananas. Warning: It's incredibly rich and decadent, so save room for this unforgettable Southern treat! This recipe uses a smaller box (approximately 10 oz) of vanilla wafers.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 484.7 kcal
Protein 12g
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Ingredients for Baby's Southern Banana Pudding

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How to Make Baby's Southern Banana Pudding

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a medium saucepan, whisk together the sugar, cornstarch, and salt.
  3. Gradually whisk in the milk until smooth.
  4. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened (about 5-7 minutes).
  5. Remove from heat and stir in the butter, vanilla extract, and egg yolks (tempered by slowly whisking a small amount of the hot mixture into the yolks before adding them to the main mixture).
  6. In a large bowl, layer half of the vanilla wafers, half of the sliced bananas, and half of the custard.
  7. Repeat layers with remaining vanilla wafers, bananas, and custard.
  8. Cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld and the pudding to set.
  9. Before serving, optionally top with whipped cream or a sprinkle of cinnamon.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

14 g

Sugar

169g

Fat

36g

Carbs

27g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Baby's Southern Banana Pudding?

Baby's Southern Banana Pudding takes about 50 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 30 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Baby's Southern Banana Pudding?

Baby's Southern Banana Pudding has approximately 484.7 calories per serving, with about 12 g protein, 27 g carbohydrates and 25 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Baby's Southern Banana Pudding?

The key ingredients for Baby's Southern Banana Pudding are Milk, Sugar, Flour, Salt, Vanilla, Eggs. See the full list with measurements above.

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