
Why Make This Recipe
Old-Fashioned Banana Pudding is a classic dessert that brings back warm memories of home. It’s sweet, creamy, and filled with fresh banana slices and layers of cookies. This dessert is perfect when you want something comforting and easy to make.
This pudding is loved by both kids and adults. It’s great for family gatherings, holidays, or just a regular weekday treat. The mix of pudding, bananas, and vanilla wafers creates a rich and tasty flavor that never gets old.
You don’t need fancy tools or ingredients. It uses basic things you already have in your kitchen. Once you try this recipe, it might become one of your favorites to make again and again.
How to Make Old-Fashioned Banana Pudding
Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 eggs, separated
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 45 Nilla wafers, divided
- 5 ripe bananas, sliced
Directions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a saucepan, mix sugar, flour, and salt. Stir in egg yolks and milk. Cook over medium heat, stirring often, until thickened. Remove from heat and add vanilla.
- In a baking dish, layer 1/3 of the wafers, 1/3 of the banana slices, and 1/3 of the pudding. Repeat the layers two more times.
- In a clean bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Spread on top of the pudding.
- Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the top is lightly browned.
- Let it cool slightly. Serve warm or chill in the fridge before serving.
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