Best Ever Banana Pudding Recipe

Melt your sweetheart's heart with this unbelievably creamy and dreamy banana pudding! This recipe is easy to follow, requiring only 20 minutes of cook time, and results in a luscious dessert that's perfect for sharing (or keeping all to yourself!). Get ready for rave reviews!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 174.9 kcal
Protein 6g
Rating 5.0 (3 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Best Ever Banana Pudding

  • 6 large bananas
  • 1 (12 ounce) box vanilla wafers
  • Vanilla Pudding Mix, 0 packages
  • 4 cups milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 (8 ounce) container cool whip (optional)

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How to Make Best Ever Banana Pudding

  1. In a large bowl, mash the bananas until mostly smooth. Set aside.
  2. In a separate saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Gradually whisk in the milk until smooth.
  3. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and comes to a simmer. This should take about 5-7 minutes.
  4. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and butter until melted and incorporated.
  5. Gently fold the mashed bananas into the warm custard mixture.
  6. Pour the pudding into individual serving dishes or a large bowl.
  7. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld and the pudding to chill completely.
  8. Before serving, top with whipped cream and crumbled Nilla Wafers (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

6 g

Sugar

85g

Fat

9g

Carbs

11g

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