Best Homemade Banana Pudding Recipes

HOMEMADE BANANA PUDDING PIE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Line the bottom and sides of a 9-inch pie plate with a layer of alternating vanilla wafer crumbs and banana slices.
• To Make Pudding: In a medium saucepan, combine 1 1/2 cups sugar with flour. Mix well, then stir in half the milk. Beat egg yolks and whisk into sugar mixture. Add remaining milk and butter or margarine.
• Place mixture over low heat and cook until thickened, stirring frequently. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract. Pour half of pudding over vanilla wafer and banana layer while still hot.
• Make another layer of alternating vanilla wafers and banana slices on top of pudding layer. Pour remaining pudding over second wafer and banana layer.
• To Make Meringue: In a large glass or metal bowl, beat egg whites until foamy. Gradually add 1/4 cup sugar, continuing to beat until whites are stiff. Spread meringue into pie pan, making sure to completely cover pudding layer.
• Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes, just until meringue is browned. Chill before serving.

BANANA CAKE WITH HOMEMADE PUDDING ICING

Steps:

• To make cake: Mix margarine, sugar and eggs together.
• In separate bowl mash the bananas and add the milk. Once mixed, add the banana mixture to the margarine, sugar and eggs.
• In separate bowl mix the remaining dry cake ingredients.
• Mix the dry and wet cake ingredients together.
• Pour into 9 x 13 inch pan and bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 35 - 40 minutes. Cool to room temperature.
• To make icing: Mix the flour, milk and sugar in a small sauce pan.
• Cook to boiling stirring continuously. Cool to room temperature.
• In a separate bowl whip the margarine, shortening and vanilla.
• Mix the cooled pudding mixture with the whipped marg/shortening mixture until fluffy.
• Top cooled cake with icing and enjoy!

HOMEMADE BANANA PUDDING WITH WHIPPED CREAM TOPPING

Steps:

• Whisk milk, sugar, flour, and salt together in a medium saucepan until well combined. Place over medium-low heat and cook, whisking frequently, until the mixture comes to a low simmer and begins to thicken, 5 to 10 minutes.
• Beat egg yolks in a small bowl until smooth. Add about 3/4 cup of the hot milk mixture and stir it quickly into the egg yolks. Whisk the egg yolk mixture back into the hot milk mixture and continue to cook, stirring constantly, until thick and creamy, about 5 minutes. Turn off heat, add butter and vanilla, and stir until smooth. Let cool slightly, about 10 minutes.
• Set aside 6 vanilla wafers for the top. Arrange a layer of vanilla wafers in the bottom of a deep, 8-inch square or 2-quart baking dish. Top with a single layer of sliced bananas. Add another single layer of vanilla wafers, then spread 1/2 of the pudding mixture over top. Top with another layer of sliced bananas and the remaining vanilla wafers. Spread the remaining pudding over top, letting it seep into any open spaces. Cover lightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate 4 hours to overnight.
• When ready to serve, beat heavy cream with an electric mixer until soft peaks form, incorporating powdered sugar about halfway through.
• Remove banana pudding from the refrigerator. Spread whipped cream over top. Crush reserved vanilla wafers and sprinkle over the whipped cream. Serve immediately.

HOMEMADE BANANA PUDDING IN THE MICROWAVE

Steps:

• In a large microwaveable bowl, Mix sugar, flour, salt, egg yolks and milk.
• Microwave on high power for 2 minutes.
• Beat with electric mixer for 1 minute.
• Microwave on high power 2 more minutes.
• Beat with electric mixer for 1 more minute.
• Add butter and vanilla.
• Microwave on high for 1 minute.
• Beat for for 1 minute more with electric mixer.
• Refrigerate until cool.
• Line a dish with vanilla wafers.
• Top with 1/2 of slice bananas.
• Layer 1/2 of pudding on top.
• Repeat layers.
• Spoon whipped topping over all.
• Store in refrigerator.
• If serving warm, layer wafers, bananas, and warm pudding immediately into casserole dish. Top with meringue made from beating reserved egg whites with sugar. Bake until golden.

HOMEMADE CHOCOLATE-BANANA PUDDING

Steps:

• Combine milk and chocolate in the top of a double boiler over simmering water. Stir frequently, scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula to avoid scorching, until chocolate is melted and mixture is hot, about 5 minutes.
• Mix sugar, flour, and salt together in a bowl. Add some of the hot liquid to the dry ingredients; mix well. Pour dry ingredients into the double boiler and stir well. Cover and cook over a rolling boil, stirring often, until thickened, about 15 minutes.
• Pour some of the hot mixture into the beaten egg yolks, whisking quickly to avoid scrambling the eggs. Pour the mixture back into the double boiler and whisk to combine. Whisk in butter and vanilla.
• Line the bottom of a serving bowl with wafer cookies. Pour in some of the pudding to cover and top with sliced bananas. Repeat layers until all of the pudding is gone, ending with bananas on top.

MOM'S HOMEMADE BANANA PUDDING

Steps:

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

BANANA PUDDING WITH HOMEMADE VANILLA WAFERS

Steps:

• For the pudding: Combine the sugar and cornstarch in a skillet. Gradually stir in the cream, making sure that all of the cornstarch dissolves. Set over medium heat and stir continuously, dragging the spoon along the bottom of the pan until the mixture starts to thicken.
• Whisk the egg yolks in a bowl. Mix a spoonful of the hot cream mixture into the eggs to warm them without cooking. Add the warm egg mixture to the skillet with the cream, then add the butter and vanilla. Stir until the butter is melted; remove from the heat and pour into a heat-proof bowl. Cover with plastic wrap, pressing onto the surface of the pudding. Set aside to cool.
• Mash the bananas in a bowl, add them to the cooled pudding and mix together until well incorporated.
• For the vanilla wafers: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• With an electric hand mixer, beat together the butter and sugar until combined. Next, add the egg, vanilla and baking powder and beat until smooth and fluffy. Add the flour, milk and salt and beat until completely incorporated.
• Use 2 spoons to drop teaspoon-size dollops of the batter onto ungreased baking sheets. With a dampened finger, smooth the tops of the cookies. Bake until light brown around the edges, 6 to 7 minutes, rotating the baking sheets halfway through for even cooking. Allow to cool.
• For the whipped Cream: Pour the cream into a large mixing bowl and beat using an electric mixer. Once the cream starts to thicken, add the confectioners' sugar, vanilla and salt and beat until light and fluffy.
• Line the bottom of a trifle dish with some vanilla wafers, then add a layer of banana pudding and a layer of whipped cream. Continue to layer, ending with a layer of pudding. Refrigerate for 2 to 4 hours before serving.

HOMEMADE BANANA PUDDING

Steps:

• Make the pudding: Combine the milk, sugar, flour and salt in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook, stirring constantly, until it becomes thick, about 8 minutes. Place the egg yolks in a small bowl and beat lightly. Whisk a little bit of the milk mixture into the egg yolks until tempered. Slowly add the egg mixture to the milk mixture, and whisk until combined. Cook 2 more minutes to cook the eggs, stirring constantly. Remove the pan from the heat and add the vanilla and butter, stirring to melt the butter. Let stand until cooled, about 30 minutes. (You can also chill the custard over an ice bath for 10 minutes.)
• Make the vanilla bean whipped cream: Chill a mixing bowl and beater in the freezer. Scrape the vanilla seeds from pod with a paring knife into the chilled bowl. Add the whipping cream and sugar to the bowl and beat with an electric mixer at medium-high speed until stiff peaks form.
• To finish: Arrange a single layer of vanilla wafers in the bottom of a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Add a layer of sliced bananas on top. Cover with half of the pudding. Repeat the layers once. Top the last layer with the whipped cream. Garnish with the crushed vanilla wafers and sliced bananas, if desired. Cover and chill 1 hour, or until ready to serve.

GRANNY'S HOMEMADE BANANA PUDDING

Steps:

• 1. Mix flour,sugar and salt in top of a double boiler;slowly stir in hot milk and cook till mixture thickens,stirring constantly.Stir a little of the hot mixture into beaten egg yolks,pour back into the double boiler and cook for 2 minutes.Remove from heat and add vanilla.Cool until warm. Alternate layers of wafers,sliced bananas and pudding in a deep 2qt. baking dish. In a medium bowl,beat the 2 egg whites until foamy with an electric hand mixer;gradually add 1/4 cup confectioners sugar and continue beating until stiff peaks form.Spoon lightly on top of pudding.Bake at 400 degrees for 5-10 minutes or until golden brown. **Note...If you're making this for large family gatherings you may want to double ingredients! :)

SHERRY'S OLD FASHIONED HOMEMADE BANANA PUDDING

Steps:

• 1. Place vanilla wafers on the bottom and along the sides of a large bowl or casserole dish.
• 2. In a medium-sized saucepan, mix together the sugar, corn starch, salt, milk and egg. BEFORE turning on the burner stir all ingredients together making sure corn starch has dissolved. Corn starch will NOT dissolve in hot liquid.
• 3. Heat on medium - medium-high heat stirring or whisking constantly until the pudding has thickened. Remove from heat, add butter and vanilla. Mix well.
• 4. Slice bananas and spread over vanilla wafers. Pour pudding over bananas.
• 5. For garnish, crumble a few vanilla wafers and sprinkle over pudding. Serve warm or cold.

GRANNY HOMEMADE BANANA PUDDING

Steps:

• 1. Cut up bananas and place in casserole dish. Then add layer of vanilla wafers. Repeat layers.
• 2. In a separate bowl, mix sugar and flour well.
• 3. Put milk and egg yolks in double boiler and mix well, then add sugar- flour mix. Constantly stir or it will burn.
• 4. Cook until thick.
• 5. Remove from heat and add butter and vanilla and stir.
• 6. Pour over banana and vanilla wafer layers.
• 7. Meringue: Beat egg whites and a little sugar until stiff.
• 8. Spread meringue on top and brown in oven.
• 9. Broil until brown; watch it closely it will brown quickly.
• * The meringue is optional.

MY GRANNY'S HOMEMADE BANANA PUDDING

Steps:

• 1. combine pudding mix,milk,and cool whip until smooth.
• 2. layer everything as desired.1/2 package nilla wafers on bottom,2-3 bananas sliced half the pudding mixture,remaining bananas,remaining pudding mixture,then top it with the rest of the nilla wafers.
• 3. refridgerate at least 2-3 hours.

SANDRA LEE SEMI HOMEMADE BANANA PUDDING BITES

Steps:

• Cut your bananas into ten to twelve 1/2 inch slices.
• Top each cookie with banana piece on top of a the banana piece a dollop of the pudding then sprinkle with crumbled cookies for garnish .
• ENJOY! :D.

HOMEMADE BANANA PUDDING

Steps:

• 1. In a bowl. whisk the egg yolks with the cornstarch, the sugar and salt. Set aside. In a medium saucepan, bring the milk to a boil. Gradually whisk the milk into the egg yolk mixture until smooth. Transfer the pudding mixture to the saucepan and add the banana liqueur. Cook over moderate heat, whisking until the pudding is thick, about 3 minutes. Scrape the pudding into a bowl and whisk in the cold butter and vanilla. Cover with plastic and refrigerate until chilled, about 4 hours. Preheat oven to 325^. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a bowl, combine wafers, cinnamon and remaining sugar and just a pinch of salt. Stir in the melted butter. Spread the crumble on the baking sheet, bake for 15 minutes, until lightly browned. Let cool. Spoon the chopped bananas into bowls. Top with the pudding, sprinkle with the crumble and serve right away. Oh So Good!!

HOMEMADE BANANA PUDDING PIE

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven:350 degrees.Line the bottom of 9" pie pan with a layer of alternating wafers and banana slices.
• 2. TO MAKE PUDDING:In medium saucepan,combine 1 1/2 cups sugar with flour.Mix well,then stir in half the milk.Beat egg yolks and whisk into sugar mixture.Add remaining milk and butter.
• 3. Place mixture over med-low heat and cook till thickened,stirring frequently.Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.Pour half of pudding over wafer and banana layer while still hot.
• 4. Make another layer of alternating wafer and banana slices on top of pudding layer.Pour remaining pudding over second wafer and banana layer.
• 5. TO MAKE MERINGUE:In large glass or metal bowl,beat egg whites until foamy.Gradually add 1/4 cup sugar,continuing to beat until whites are stiff.Spread meringue into pie pan,making sure to completely cover pudding layer.
• 6. Bake in oven for 15 minutes or just till meringue is browned.Chill before serving.
• 7. ** I usually make the meringue with 6 egg whites instead of 3 so i can pile on the meringue!**

HOMEMADE "BANANA PUDDING"

Steps:

• 1. Place layer of wafer cookies on bottom of medium sized mixing bowl Slice Bananas over top of cookies.
• 2. Mix 1st 4 ingredients together, in sauce pot or Double boiler, Cook over med. heat. Stir constantly with wire whip or wooden spoon, so it does not scortch the bottom, until this thickens, about 15 min. usually
• 3. Remove from heat. add vanilla, stir well.
• 4. Immediately pour over cookies and bananas, layer 3 times. cookies- bananas- pudding. Cover with Plastic wrap so it does not form a thick film on top. Store in refer. Now Enjoy real Homemade pudding.
• 5. HUNT: Variations; add coconut about 1/2 C to pudding for Coconut Pudding and (omit vanilla,) add Coconut Extract. I use a litte toasted coconut on top of pudding. or Vanilla Pudding asabove omit cokies and bananas. You can top with Cool whip, whip cream or meringue (sp)
• 6. TOPPING: I usually have Whipped Cream, or Cool Whip topping. OR . . You can also add a topping of Meringue, then bake 2-3 min just til golden brn. Chill in refer til serving time.

QUICK HOMEMADE BANANA PUDDING RECIPE

Steps:

• Prepare pudding with milk as directed on package.
• Spoon 1/2 cup pudding in bottom of 2-qt. serving bowl. Top with 8 wafers, generous layer of sliced bananas and 1 cup pudding. Stand 12 wafers around outside edge of dish. Continue layering 12 wafers, sliced bananas, 1 cup pudding, 15 wafers, sliced bananas and remaining pudding. Cover.
• Refrigerate 3 hours or overnight to soften cookies. To serve, spread whipped topping over pudding. Garnish with additional banana slices, if desired.

HOMEMADE BANANA PUDDING

Steps:

• Mix Sugar, Flour, & Salt in saucepan.
• In separate bowl, mix yolks & milk, then add to saucepan mixture.
• Cook over medium heat until thickened, and then remove.
• Add banana slices & vanilla.
• Pour into vanilla wafer lined bowl & refrigerate.
• Serve cold.

TRULY HOMEMADE BANANA PUDDING

Steps:

• In sauce pan, blend sugar, corn starch and salt.
• Add milk and stir slowly over medium heat until thick and bubbly (this will take a while).
• In small bowl, stir some of hot mixture into egg to avoid egg cooking into lumps.
• Add back into mixture and stir for 2 more minutes.
• Remove from heat.
• Add margarine and vanilla.
• Remove from heat and cool.
• LAYERING:.
• Start with a layer of wafers, bananas, then pudding.
• Continue, ending with pudding on top.
• Crush some extra, if available, wafers on top.
• Refrigerate at least 2 hours.

LOW-CAL NO-EGG HOMEMADE BANANA PUDDING

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients together in a blender.
• Add more or less of certain ingredients to adjust to your tastes. I like to serve this in goblets with a couple blueberries on top or dark chocolate drizzled over the top.