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Homemade Banana Pudding

Two yellow glasses filled with layered banana budding topped with whipped cream and crumbled cookies.

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With the extra time on our hands, we recently decided to make a fun dessert for our weekend treat that we've never made before ... Homemade Banana Pudding!

I don't have banana pudding very often, maybe once every five years, but the last time I had some it was super yummy (from a local Charlotte restaurant called Haberdish). So, when I passed by the (organic) Vanilla Wafers at the store the other day I was like, "That's it, we are totally going to make this at home!" Nothing like a fun new recipe to get you through right now.

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I love anything with banana but this banana pudding is absolutely over the top.
- Jeremiah Say

What's funny is that when we ordered the banana pudding at Haberdish I had to talk my husband into it; he didn't think he liked banana pudding. But, as it turns out, he'd never had the real deal made from scratch, and once he had a bite his mind changed instantly. He was even fighting us over the last few bites when we made our version at home.

He was quickly converted, and you can be too ... even if you've never had this southern dessert before. It's the perfect time to try it and see what all the hype is about!

We eat mostly real food, but usually have a weekend treat to look forward to. And these days we've regularly had the time to make something more elaborate than usual!

Table of Contents
  1. Ingredients to Make Banana Pudding
  2. How to Make Banana Pudding
  3. More Treats You Might Enjoy
  4. Homemade Banana Pudding

Ingredients to Make Banana Pudding

  • Milk - 4 cups.
  •  Sugar - Granulated.
  • Corn starch - ¼ cup.
  • Eggs - If you can’t get them from a farmers’ market check out what to look for here.
  • Butter - Organic or Non-GMO.
  • Pure vanilla extract - Store-bought or homemade.
  • Heavy whipping cream - 1 ½ cups.
  • Vanilla wafers - Organic or homemade.
  • Bananas - Cut into round slices.

How to Make Banana Pudding

  1. Whisk: Whisk together the pudding ingredients in a wide-bottomed saucepot over medium heat. Whisk frequently and when the mixture begins to bubble up, turn the heat down to medium-low. Keep stirring until the sauce thickens, 10 to 15 minutes. It's very important to continue whisking frequently so the eggs don't curdle!
  2. Beat: Use electric beaters or a whisk to whip the cream, sugar, and vanilla together until peaks form. Set aside.
  3. Assemble: In jars or a trifle dish, layer the cookies, bananas, and then the pudding; top with whipped cream (and cookie crumbles for garnish, if desired); and refrigerate for at least one hour or up to 24 hours before serving.

More Treats You Might Enjoy

  • Homemade Chocolate Pudding Pie
  • Homemade Creme Pies (with a Homemade Marshmallow Fluff Filling)
  • Homemade Chocolate Pudding
  • Chia Pudding
  • Banana Bark
Homemade Banana Pudding on 100 Days of Real Food

Homemade Banana Pudding

I bet you'll be converted to a Banana Pudding lover after you try this homemade version. This recipe does, of course, contain some processed ingredients, such as sugar and corn starch, but it is made from scratch and does not include any artificial ingredients (as long as you make your cookies or buy the organic ones).
5 Reviews / 5 Average
Prep Time: 5 minutes mins
Cook Time: 20 minutes mins
Chill in refrigerator: 1 hour hr
Total Time: 1 hour hr 25 minutes mins
Course: Treats
Cuisine: American
Diet: Peanut/Tree Nut-Free, Vegetarian
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Servings: 8
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Ingredients
  

For the pudding

  • 4 cups milk
  • ⅔ cup sugar
  • ¼ cup corn starch
  • 2 eggs (beaten)
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

For whipped cream

  • 1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tablespoons sugar (granulated or confectioners)
  • ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract

For assembly

  • 4 dozen organic vanilla wafers (we prefer homemade (see notes for details))
  • 2 bananas (cut into round slices)

Instructions
 

For pudding

  • Whisk together the pudding ingredients in a wide-bottomed saucepot over medium heat. Whisk frequently and when the mixture begins to bubble up, turn the heat down to medium-low. Keep stirring until the sauce thickens, 10 to 15 minutes. It's very important to continue whisking frequently so the eggs don't curdle!

For whipped cream

  • Use electric beaters or a whisk to whip the cream, sugar, and vanilla together until peaks form. Set aside.

For assembly

  • In jars or a trifle dish layer the cookies, bananas, and then the pudding; top with whipped cream (and cookie crumbles for garnish, if desired); and refrigerate for at least one hour or up to 24 hours before serving.

Notes

  • If you make homemade vanilla wafers you will need to make approximately one and a half recipes.
  • The pictured glasses are large and contain two servings each.
  • We recommend organic ingredients when feasible.
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Facts
Homemade Banana Pudding
Amount Per Serving
Calories 391 Calories from Fat 225
% Daily Value*
Fat 25g38%
Saturated Fat 15g94%
Cholesterol 122mg41%
Sodium 113mg5%
Potassium 315mg9%
Carbohydrates 38g13%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 30g33%
Protein 7g14%
Vitamin A 1019IU20%
Vitamin C 3mg4%
Calcium 175mg18%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Comments

  1. Dave Kelsey says

    July 15, 2022 at 8:12 am

    5 stars
    This is a great recipe that I have made many times. One thing I've been doing lately is putting the wafers in the food processor. I use this instead of whole wafers in the layers. It really takes it to the next level.

    Reply
  2. Sheil says

    June 23, 2022 at 7:35 pm

    Will be making this soon. Can I substitute Almond Milk for cows milk?

    Reply
    • 100 Days Admin says

      June 28, 2022 at 4:19 pm

      That should be fine! - Nicole

      Reply
  3. Kim says

    May 29, 2022 at 8:13 pm

    How long does it take for the pudding to thicken? I followed the steps in the recipe; yet, after 15 minutes it was still more runny than thick pudding consistency. Will it become thicker once in the refrigerator? Thank you for your help!

    Reply
  4. Helen Raschick says

    June 10, 2020 at 1:15 pm

    The recipe doesn't have amounts for most of the ingredients

    Reply
    • 100 Days Admin says

      June 12, 2020 at 12:07 pm

      Hi Helen, you need to keep scrolling down the page until you get to the recipe card in order to see all the ingredients, measurements, and instructions. - Nicole

      Reply
  5. Bill says

    June 08, 2020 at 3:53 pm

    5 stars
    Had to try this and it is as good as it looks!

    Reply
  6. Jeremiah Say says

    May 13, 2020 at 11:52 am

    5 stars
    I love anything with banana but this banana pudding is absolutely over the top. Thanks for recommending this. Really needed it during the stay-home notice.

    Reply
  7. Jill says

    May 10, 2020 at 9:59 pm

    Do you have to pour out of the pan immediately after you cook the pudding? My eggs curdled and I’m guessing that is why because I stirred it constantly. Just curious. Thanks!!

    Reply
    • 100 Days Admin says

      May 12, 2020 at 9:44 am

      You want to make sure you take it off the heat. It's best if you have the jars/containers ready so that you can pour the pudding in after cooking. - Nicole

      Reply
  8. jhon says

    May 10, 2020 at 4:06 am

    5 stars
    Can anybody tell me about the calories of this item?

    Reply
    • 100 Days Admin says

      May 11, 2020 at 9:51 am

      We include the nutritional facts in the recipe. This comes to about 391 calories per serving. - Nicole

      Reply
  9. Reema Choubey says

    May 07, 2020 at 6:28 am

    The homemade banana pudding is sweet, luscious, and smooth with big nostalgic appeal. The texture from the wafers and the bananas, both suspended in thick and creamy, is pure good old-fashioned comfort food in a bowl. If you've never made Nilla Wafer banana pudding from scratch, you're going to love it.

    Reply
  10. khaybuffet says

    May 05, 2020 at 10:53 pm

    So good! My kids and I made this yesterday. The entire family loved it! We even used the recipe for the wafers

    Reply
  11. Leslie says

    May 01, 2020 at 12:49 pm

    Resist the temptation to eat this the day you make it! Letting it sit 12+ hours allows the flavors to really come together. I omitted the whipped cream and it was still plenty rich.

    Reply
  12. Kavitha says

    May 01, 2020 at 11:40 am

    Looks very delicious. I will try this for sure, my kids love new dishes and this would be surprise for them. Thank you so much for sharing!!

    Reply
  13. Lacie says

    April 29, 2020 at 9:36 pm

    I tried this recipe and my family loved it! It tasted like my grandmas homemade banana pudding! I would highly recommend this recipe to others. One this I changed was we used whipped cream out of a can instead of making it homemade but it was still delicious!

    Reply
  14. Michelle says

    April 29, 2020 at 12:14 pm

    5 stars
    So good! My kids and I made this yesterday. The entire family loved it! We even used the recipe for the wafers.

    Reply
  15. Monique Walczak says

    April 29, 2020 at 2:11 am

    Is this the same as your chocolate pudding recipe but without the cocoa? The pudding itself is just vanilla flavored?

    Reply
    • 100 Days Admin says

      April 30, 2020 at 9:45 am

      Yes, the pudding is pretty much the same. - Nicole

      Reply

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