The Best Banana Pudding Recipe

Name: The Best Banana Pudding
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups unbleached cane sugar; ⅔ cup unbleached flour; ½ teaspoon sea salt; 4 cups milk; 4 large eggs, separated; 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract; 2 tablespoons sweet creamy butter; 8 medium bananas; 40 vanilla wafers; 8 tablespoons unbleached cane sugar; ½ teaspoon cream of tartar

Servings: persons

1
Mix sugar, flour and salt in large sauce pan.
2
Stir in milk blending well.
3
Cook mixture over medium heat until bubbly.
4
Cook 2 minutes more.
5
Remove from heat and set aside.
6
Beat egg yolks and add about 1/2 cup of hot mixture to them and mix until blended.
7
Return egg yolk mixture to hot mixture in pan and cook for 2 minutes more.
8
Remove from heat.
9
Stir in butter and vanilla and set aside.
10
Beat egg whites and cream of tartar until soft peaks form.
11
Add 8 tbsps sugar and beat until sugar dissolves.
12
Fold meringue into hot mixture and mix.
13
Layer large bowl with vanilla wafers, bananas, and pudding mixture with several layers of each until pudding is the last layer.
14
Sprinkle crumbled up cookies on top of last layer of pudding.
15
Refrigerate and enjoy.

3854

kcal

Calories

Fat

301

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 ½ cups unbleached cane sugar, ⅔ cup unbleached flour, ½ teaspoon sea salt, 4 cups milk, and more.

Yes, The Best Banana Pudding falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

The Best Banana Pudding

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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