Best 7 Glorified Banana Pudding Recipes

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If you're looking for a dessert that is both delicious and easy to make, glorified banana pudding is the perfect choice. This classic Southern dish is made with layers of vanilla wafers, bananas, and a creamy vanilla pudding mixture. It's the perfect ending to any meal, and it's sure to be a hit with everyone at your table.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

THE BEST BANANA PUDDING



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The best no bake banana pudding you will ever find (or so I've been told by many).

Provided by Kenneth Strother

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Banana Dessert Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (5 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
2 cups cold milk
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 (12 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 (16 ounce) package vanilla wafers
14 bananas, sliced

Steps:

  • In a large mixing bowl, beat pudding mix and milk 2 minutes. Blend in condensed milk until smooth. Stir in vanilla and fold in whipped topping. Layer wafers, bananas and pudding mixture in a glass serving bowl. Chill until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 328.9 calories, Carbohydrate 56.9 g, Cholesterol 8.6 mg, Fat 9.6 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 4.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 205.2 mg, Sugar 29.1 g

OLD-FASHIONED BANANA PUDDING



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Provided by Virginia Willis

Categories     dessert

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup all-purpose flour
Pinch of table salt
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
About 45 vanilla wafers, such as Nilla
8 bananas, sliced 1/4 inch thick
2 cups whole milk
6 eggs, separated
1 1/4 cups sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Heat the milk in a medium saucepan to a simmer over medium heat. In a second medium saucepan, whisk the egg yolks with 3/4 cup of the sugar until thick and light. Stir in the flour and salt to make a smooth paste.
  • Whisk the scalded milk into the egg mixture, blend well and then return the pan to gentle heat. (Make sure the cream is perfectly smooth before letting it boil!) Whisk until boiling. Continue to cook the cream, whisking constantly, until thick and creamy, about 2 minutes. Add the vanilla extract and stir to combine. Strain the pastry cream into a bowl; set aside.
  • Place a layer of the vanilla wafers all over the bottom of a medium baking dish (9-by-13-inch). Spread half of the reserved pastry cream on top of the wafers. Place the bananas evenly over the pastry cream in the baking dish. Top with a second layer of wafers. Spoon the remaining pastry cream over the wafers; set aside.
  • In a heavy-duty mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, beat the egg whites on high speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add the remaining 1/2 cup sugar, a little at a time, beating until stiff peaks form. Spoon the meringue over the pastry cream and spread evenly to cover the entire surface, sealing well at the edges. Using a spatula, make curls and peaks in the meringue.
  • Bake until lightly browned, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove to a rack to cool slightly. Serve immediately, warm or cold.

MAGNOLIA'S FAMOUS BANANA PUDDING



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 7h20m

Yield up to 16 servings (makes 4 to 5 quarts)

Number Of Ingredients 6

One 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk
1 1/2 cups (360 grams/12.7 ounces) ice-cold water
One 3.4-ounce package instant vanilla pudding mix (preferably Jell-O brand)
3 cups (720 grams/25.5 ounces) heavy cream
One 11-ounce box Nilla wafers
4 to 5 ripe bananas, sliced

Steps:

  • In a stand mixer with the whisk, beat the condensed milk and water on medium speed until well combined, about 1 minute. Add the pudding mix and beat until there are no lumps and the mixture is smooth, about 2 minutes. Transfer the mixture to a medium bowl, cover and refrigerate until firm, at least 1 hour or overnight.
  • In a stand mixer with the whisk, whip the heavy cream on medium speed for about 1 minute, until the cream starts to thicken, then increase the speed to medium-high and whip until stiff peaks form. Be careful not to overwhip.
  • With the mixer running on low speed, add the pudding mixture a spoonful at a time. Mix until well blended and no streaks of pudding remain.
  • To assemble, select a trifle bowl or a wide glass bowl with a 4- to 5-quart capacity, or individual serving bowls.
  • Saving 4 to 5 cookies for the garnish on top, begin assembly. Spread one-quarter of the pudding over the bottom and layer with one-third of the cookies and one-third of the sliced bananas (enough to cover the layer). Repeat the layering twice more. End with a final layer of pudding. Garnish the top with additional cookies or cookie crumbs.
  • Cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 4 to 6 hours. Cookies should be tender when poked with a knife. This dessert is best served within 12 hours of assembling.

CARAMELIZED BANANA PUDDING



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This crowd-pleasing Southern dessert created by layering vanilla pudding, vanilla wafers and bananas is adapted from Millie Peartree, the owner of Millie Peartree Fish Fry & Soul Food restaurant in the Bronx. Her version takes it over the top by caramelizing the bananas with a little melted butter, brown sugar, cinnamon and vanilla before layering. This extra step adds complex flavor to the unapologetically sweet dessert. Serve piles of it in bowls with extra wafers crumbled over the top, a sprinkle of cinnamon and unsweetened whipped cream, if desired.

Provided by The New York Times

Categories     custards and puddings, dessert

Time 30m

Yield One 9-by-13 dish (12 to 15 servings)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups granulated sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
1 quart (4 cups) half-and-half
6 large egg yolks
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
8 bananas, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch slices
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, plus more for serving
1 (11-ounce) box vanilla wafers, plus more for serving
Unsweetened whipped cream, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, whisk together the sugar, cornstarch and salt. Add the half-and-half and egg yolks, and whisk to combine. Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until thickened and pudding-like, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in 2 tablespoons butter and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  • In a large saucepan or skillet over medium heat, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons butter. Add bananas, brown sugar, cinnamon and remaining 1 teaspoon vanilla. Cook, stirring frequently, until well combined, about 2 minutes.
  • Layer half the vanilla wafers in a 9-by-13 baking or trifle dish. Top with half the caramelized bananas then half the pudding. Repeat procedure with remaining wafers, bananas and pudding. Chill for 4 to 6 hours, or up to overnight. Garnish with crumbled vanilla wafers and sprinkle with additional cinnamon before serving. Serve with unsweetened whipped cream, if using.

BANANA PUDDING



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I didn't see my son, Lance Corporal Eric Harris, for more than two years after he enlisted in the Marines after high school. And when I saw him arrive at the airport, I just grabbed hold of him and burst out crying. When we got home, the first thing he ate was two bowls of my easy banana pudding recipe. He's a true southern boy! It's a dessert, but you can have it for breakfast, lunch or dinner. -Stephanie Harris, Montpelier, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 cups 2% milk
3 large eggs
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
8 ounces vanilla wafers (about 60 cookies), divided
4 large ripe bananas, cut into 1/4-inch slices

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, mix sugar, flour and salt. Whisk in milk. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat to low; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from heat., In a small bowl, whisk eggs. Whisk a small amount of hot mixture into eggs; return all to pan, whisking constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla. Cool 15 minutes, stirring occasionally., In an ungreased 8-in. square baking dish, layer 25 vanilla wafers, half of the banana slices and half of the pudding. Repeat layers., Press plastic wrap onto surface of pudding. Refrigerate 4 hours or overnight. Just before serving, remove wrap; crush remaining wafers and sprinkle over top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 302 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 80mg cholesterol, Sodium 206mg sodium, Carbohydrate 55g carbohydrate (37g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

GLORIFIED BANANA PUDDING



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This is my husband's favorite dessert. He loves to share our cooking, but hides part of this for himself.

Provided by Linda Cobb @carolinablue

Categories     Fruit Desserts

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 small boxes instant vanilla pudding
5 cup(s) milk
8 ounce(s) sour cream
8 ounce(s) cool whip
1 box(es) vanilla wafers
6 - bananas, peeled and sliced

Steps:

  • Mix pudding and milk in a large bowl.
  • Add sour cream and Cool Whip.
  • In a large serving bowl, layer vanilla wafers, banana slices and pudding mixture. Repeat layers until the bowl is full. You might have some wafers and pudding left over. I put the leftovers in a small bowl for a "non-banana pudding".

THE BEST BANANA PUDDING (TRIFLE) RECIPE



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You need to try our best banana pudding (trifle) recipe! It is extremely delicious and creamy made with cream cheese and pudding mix. This is a favorite family dessert recipe that you do not want to miss!

Provided by Camille Beckstrand

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h30m

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 ounces cream cheese (room temperature)
14 ounces sweetened condensed milk (1 can)
5 ounces instant vanilla pudding mix (1 box)
3 cups cold milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
8 ounces frozen whipped topping ((Cool Whip), thawed and divided)
8 bananas (sliced)
12 ounces vanilla wafers cookies

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Add in condensed milk , dry pudding mix, cold milk, and vanilla and mix until completely combined and smooth.
  • Fold in half of the Cool Whip.
  • Line the bottom of a trifle bowl with vanilla wafers.
  • Top wafers with a layer of sliced bananas.
  • Spread half of pudding mixture on top of bananas.
  • Repeat layers with remaining vanilla wafers, sliced bananas, and pudding.
  • Spread remaining Cool Whip on top.
  • If desired, sprinkle crushed vanilla wafers on top.
  • Chill for 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 470 kcal, Carbohydrate 77 g, Protein 9 g, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 28 mg, Sodium 360 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 55 g, ServingSize 1 serving

Tips:

  • Use ripe bananas. The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your pudding will be.
  • Don't overmix the pudding. Overmixing will make the pudding tough and gluey. Stir just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Chill the pudding before serving. This will help it to set and firm up.
  • Garnish the pudding with whipped cream, vanilla wafers, or fresh fruit. This will add a touch of elegance and flavor.
  • Experiment with different flavors. You can add spices like cinnamon or nutmeg, or extracts like vanilla or almond extract, to change the flavor of your pudding.

Conclusion:

Banana pudding is a classic Southern dessert that is loved by people of all ages. It is easy to make and can be customized to your own taste. With its creamy texture, sweet banana flavor, and crispy vanilla wafer topping, banana pudding is sure to be a hit at your next potluck or gathering. So next time you have a craving for something sweet and delicious, give this glorified banana pudding recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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