Description
This Old Fashioned Southern Banana Pudding is a classic comfort dessert made with layers of creamy homemade custard, ripe bananas, and soft vanilla wafers, all topped with a fluffy golden meringue. It’s the perfect easy dessert for family gatherings, holiday dinners, or whenever you’re craving sweet comfort food. Whether you’re looking for easy dessert ideas, traditional Southern recipes, or crowd-pleasing food ideas, this banana pudding delivers rich flavor and nostalgic charm in every bite.
Ingredients
2 cups whole milk
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup cornstarch
4 large eggs
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 ripe bananas
1 box vanilla wafers
Instructions
1. In a saucepan, whisk together sugar, cornstarch, and milk over medium heat until thickened.
2. Separate eggs and slowly temper the yolks with hot custard, then return to the saucepan and cook until thick.
3. Remove from heat and stir in butter and vanilla extract.
4. Layer vanilla wafers, sliced bananas, and pudding in a baking dish.
5. Beat egg whites with sugar until stiff peaks form to create meringue.
6. Spread meringue over the pudding and bake until golden brown.
Notes
Use ripe bananas for the best sweetness and texture.
Stir custard constantly to avoid lumps or burning.
Let the pudding rest before serving for better layering.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: banana pudding, easy dessert, Southern dessert, comfort food, dessert ideas