Best 7 Moms Homemade Banana Pudding Recipes

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If you're looking for a classic dessert that will bring back childhood memories, then you can't go wrong with Mom's Homemade Banana Pudding. This timeless recipe is a Southern staple, passed down through generations, and it's the perfect way to satisfy your sweet tooth. With its creamy custard filling, layers of fresh bananas, and a crispy vanilla wafer crust, this dessert is sure to be a hit at any gathering. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a beginner in the kitchen, this easy-to-follow guide will help you create the perfect Mom's Homemade Banana Pudding that will delight everyone who tries it.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

THE BEST BANANA PUDDING



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The BEST Banana Pudding you'll ever try! This timeless, no bake dessert is always a winner with friends and family and is so delicious! Made with layers of fresh bananas, Nilla wafers, fresh whipped cream and banana pudding!

Provided by Trish - Mom On Timeout

Categories     Dessert

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 to 7 medium bananas (sliced 1/4 inch thick)
1 box Nilla Wafers (shortbread cookies or Chessman cookies can be used also)
2 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
8 oz cream cheese (softened)
14 oz sweetened condensed milk
3.4 oz instant banana cream pudding mix
3.4 oz instant vanilla pudding mix (or instant French vanilla pudding mix)
2 1/2 cups whole milk

Steps:

  • Add heavy whipping cream to the bowl of a stand mixer or large bowl and beat on medium high speed for a minute or two until soft peaks form.
  • Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract and continue beating until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
  • Add cream cheese to the bowl of a stand mixer or large bowl and beat until smooth. Add sweetened condensed milk and beat until combined.
  • Add pudding mixes and milk and beat for 4 to 5 minutes, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
  • Fold in two-thirds of the whipped cream.
  • Line a 9 x13 baking dish with one layer of Nilla Wafer cookies. Top with half of the banana slices.
  • Spread half of the pudding mixture on top of the bananas and add another layer of Nilla wafers.
  • One more layer of banana slices, the remaining pudding mixture and then top with remaining whipped cream.
  • Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  • Remove from refrigerator and garnish as desired. Mini Nilla Wafers, banana slices, or wafer crumbs are great ideas! Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 379 kcal, Carbohydrate 42 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 22 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, Cholesterol 79 mg, Sodium 237 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 34 g, ServingSize 1 serving

BANANA PUDDING I



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This is a recipe that's been handed down from my grandmother. My whole family loves it and we all grew up on it! Hope you enjoy it!

Provided by Sara Crenshaw

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Banana Dessert Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

⅔ cup white sugar
⅓ cup all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon salt
3 eggs, beaten
2 cups milk
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons butter, softened
2 bananas, peeled and sliced
½ (12 ounce) package vanilla wafer cookies

Steps:

  • In medium saucepan combine sugar, flour, and salt. Add eggs and stir well. Stir in milk, and cook over low heat, stirring constantly. When mixture begins to thicken, remove from heat and continue to stir, cooling slightly. Stir in vanilla and butter until smooth.
  • Layer pudding with bananas and vanilla wafers in a serving dish. Chill at least one hour in refrigerator before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 665.8 calories, Carbohydrate 91.1 g, Cholesterol 505.4 mg, Fat 28.2 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 13.9 g, SaturatedFat 10.9 g, Sodium 381.8 mg, Sugar 46.3 g

MOM'S BANANA PUDDING



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This is a recipe that I remember my mom always making when I was a child. I could eat this all day when I was younger, and could probably still do that today.

Provided by MizEmerilLagasse

Categories     Dessert

Time 35m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 (3 1/2 ounce) boxes vanilla pudding mix or 2 (3 1/2 ounce) boxes vegetarian vanilla pudding mix
3 cups milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
40 -50 vanilla wafers
2 large bananas, cut into 1/4 inch thick rounds
1 (6 ounce) container Cool Whip

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, whisk together the vanilla pudding mixes with the milk.
  • Bring to a boil over medium-low heat, whisking constantly.
  • Whisk in the vanilla extract and set aside.
  • Line the bottom on a 9"-13" baking pan with the vanilla wafers then the bananas.
  • Pour the pudding into the pan carefully.
  • Push more vanilla wafers into the sides of the pan.
  • Spread the cool whip over the top and refrigerate over night or atleast 4 hours before serving.

MAMA'S BANANA PUDDING



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 7

2-3 bananas, sliced
1 box vanilla wafers
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons flour
2 eggs
2 cups milk
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, place one layer of sliced bananas, then a layer of wafers until bowl is filled, making sure top layer is wafer. Set aside. In a medium saucepan beat eggs, add sugar and mix well, add flour, milk, vanilla. Bring to boil, pour over bananas and wafer mixture. Chill and Serve.
  • TIP: FRIED PLANTAINS
  • To peel easily, soak in cold water and peel off skin with knife. Cut into 2-inch diagonal slices and fry in 380 degree oil until golden.

MOM'S HOMEMADE BANANA PUDDING



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This is one of those old-fashioned banana pudding recipes that our elder relatives would have made for Sunday dinner. It's a bit different and a tad more time-consuming than modern day banana pudding, but worth every stir of the whisk. The homemade custard is thick, rich, and creamy. The meringue on top is fluffy and adds a bit of sweetness. Together, with the pop of banana in every bite, the flavors are yummy and comforting. If you grew up on this type of dessert, this recipe is sure to bring back memories.

Provided by lisa moore @wolfspirit67

Categories     Puddings

Number Of Ingredients 7

3/4 cup(s) sugar, divided
1/3 cup(s) self-rising flour
3 - eggs, separated
2 cup(s) milk
1/2 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract
5 medium ripe bananas
1 box(es) vanilla wafers (some for layers, some crush for topping)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350. Mix 1/2 c of the sugar with flour in a small saucepan. Blend in the egg yolks.
  • Add vanilla extract and milk.
  • Cook, uncovered, for 10-12 minutes or until thickened. Stir constantly.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Begin to layer the pudding (usually makes 3 layers). Add a layer of wafers in a casserole bowl.
  • Top with a layer of banana slices.
  • Next, pour some custard over the bananas and wafers.
  • Repeat layers ending with custard.
  • Beat egg whites on high speed until stiff peaks form.
  • Gradually add 1/4 c sugar.
  • Beat until firm.
  • Pour meringue over final custard layer.
  • Crumble wafers over top.
  • Bake 15-20 minutes or until top is slightly browned.
  • Cool at least one hour before eating.

GRANDMA RENE'S OLD-FASHIONED BANANA PUDDING



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This was the way my mom made banana pudding. You'll find no vanilla pudding mix in this! It's all homemade and with love. I used a saucepan on the stove to cook the custard, but you have to constantly stir it to keep it from scalding on the bottom because it needs to come to a boil (bubble) to thicken. If you're not comfortable doing that, try using a double-boiler. But it must bubble. For extra zip in the custard, add 1/4 tsp. of lemon oil or 1 tablespoon of lemon zest. The meringue is simple and delicious. If you want a mile-high meringue, use 6 eggs whites (any leftovers in the freezer? Take 'em out!) and 1/2 cup sugar with 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar and a pinch of salt. Eggs are easier to separate when they're cold. So do so, and let them come to room temp before using. Bananas are best if they're ripe and sweet. Don't get any that are green. If yours are green, wait for them to ripen (putting them in a brown paper bag will speed the process). Don't worry about having too many bananas....it's great piled high with all the ingredients! Best served warm, but good either way. Zap in microwave if you have kept it in the refrigerator for hot banana pudding! This is one of my favorite comfort foods!

Provided by Citruholic

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 6 , 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup sugar
4 tablespoons flour
1 pinch salt
2 cups whole milk
3 large egg yolks (save the whites)
1 large whole egg
1 teaspoon lemon oil (optional)
1 tablespoon lemon zest (fresh- also optional)
6 -7 bananas (a bunch)
15 ounces vanilla wafers (1 box)
3 egg whites (room temperature)
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 pinch salt
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a saucepan or double-boiler, mix the sugar, flour, salt, milk, egg yolks and whole egg. Cook over moderate heat, stirring constantly to bring up to a good temperature. Slowly increase heat until mixture thickens and bubbles and becomes thick. It will coat the back of a wooden spoon and when you draw your finger down the middle of the back of the spoon, the separation remains.
  • Remove from heat and add vanilla and lemon oil or zest if using.
  • Slice bananas 1/4" to 1/2" thick, whatever your preference.
  • Use a 2 quart souffle dish or 10-inch pie plate. Layer vanilla wafers on bottom. Top with some bananas, followed by the custard. Repeat until all the custard is used. Finish with custard and wafers pressed down into it.
  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • MERINGUE:.
  • Take room temperature egg whites and add cream of tartar and pinch of salt. Beat til foamy. As volume increases, slowly add sugar. Whip til glossy but not dry. Stop mixer and add vanilla. Whip til incorporated and meringue stands in stiff peaks but it not dry. Meringue should still have a nice sheen to it.
  • Dump meringue on top of prepared banana pudding mixture and spread out to the edges and seal to the edge using a spatula. Sealing is important as the meringue will shrink from the edges if you don't.
  • Bake in a 350 oven for 8-10 minutes, til golden brown. If you've tall peaks, watch closely for browning of the tips. They can brown really fast.
  • Remove from oven and cool on countertop. Serve warm or put in refrigerator when completely cool to keep meringue from sweating.

GRANDMA'S BANANA PUDDING



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My grandma ran a country club and a restaurant in her day. She can make amazing food, but sometimes it's hard to get a recipe from her because she doesn't measure anything and makes everything from memory. While letting her talk it out, I was able to get this banana pudding and a few other recipes written down. Enjoy!

Provided by tigrbtrfly

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Banana Dessert Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (12 ounce) package vanilla wafers, divided
1 cup white sugar
½ cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
4 egg yolks
2 cups milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon butter
4 bananas, sliced, or more to taste
4 egg whites
¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
5 tablespoons white sugar
½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Line the bottom of a baking dish with some wafers. Combine sugar, flour, and salt in a bowl.
  • Beat yolks in a heavy saucepan over medium heat. Add flour mixture alternately with milk and vanilla extract, stirring constantly. Bring to a simmer and cook until slightly thickened, 8 to 10 minutes. Add butter; continue stirring until thickened to a pudding-like consistency, 5 to 7 minutes more.
  • Layer a portion of banana slices over the wafers and cover with pudding. Repeat layers with remaining bananas, wafers, and pudding.
  • Beat egg whites in a glass, metal, or ceramic bowl, gradually adding cream of tartar, until soft peaks form. Add sugar and continue beating on high speed until stiff peaks form. Fold in vanilla extract. Spoon meringue over the pudding.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until meringue browns, 15 to 20 minutes. Let cool before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 486.7 calories, Carbohydrate 85.5 g, Cholesterol 111.1 mg, Fat 13.3 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 8.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 341.7 mg, Sugar 43.1 g

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.
  • Chill the pudding for at least 4 hours before serving. This will allow the flavors to develop and the pudding to set properly.
  • Serve the pudding with whipped cream, vanilla wafers, or your favorite toppings.

Conclusion:

Banana pudding is a classic Southern dessert that is easy to make and always a hit with a crowd. With its creamy texture, sweet banana flavor, and Nilla wafers, it's the perfect dessert for any occasion. So next time you're looking for a delicious and easy dessert, give this banana pudding recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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