Ah! Mama’s Banana Pudding is a classic, creamy, and comforting dessert that’s sweet, smooth, and perfect for any occasion. Here’s a simple, traditional recipe you can make at home 🍌🍮:
🍌 Mama’s Banana Pudding
Ingredients (serves 6–8)
- 4–5 ripe bananas, sliced
- 1 box vanilla wafers (about 10–12 oz)
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk (14 oz)
- 2 cups cold whole milk
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 large egg yolks
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: whipped cream for topping
Instructions
1. Make the Pudding
- In a saucepan, combine sweetened condensed milk, butter, and milk over medium heat.
- In a small bowl, whisk egg yolks and a pinch of salt.
- Slowly whisk hot milk mixture into the egg yolks to temper them.
- Pour the mixture back into the saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened (about 5–7 minutes).
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract. Let cool slightly.
2. Layer the Pudding
- In a large serving dish or individual cups, layer vanilla wafers, then banana slices, then pudding.
- Repeat layers until ingredients are used, ending with pudding on top.
3. Chill & Serve
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 2–3 hours (overnight is best).
- Optional: Top with whipped cream or crushed wafers before serving.
💡 Tips for Mama-Style Banana Pudding
- Use ripe bananas for maximum sweetness and flavor.
- To prevent bananas from browning, toss slices lightly in lemon juice before layering.
- For extra creamy texture, fold whipped cream into the pudding before layering.
If you want, I can also give a “quick 15-minute no-bake banana pudding” version that’s super creamy and doesn’t require cooking the pudding on the stove.
Do you want me to share that version?
