Grandma’s Banana Pudding from scratch….there just aint’ nothin’ like this out there that tastes so good! This is the most requested food dish that family members ask me to bring to holiday get-togethers and any other time I can. My grandmother made some of the best treats ever and this ranks #1 on my list. I’m republishing this due to it’s popularity so enjoy and check out her other recipes if you get a chance.
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 heaping Tbsp. Flour…and I mean heaping!
- 1/2 cup sugar or a little more;)
- 2 cups milk
- 2 eggs
- butter
- vanilla
- Vanilla Wafers (save some to crumble for the top)
- Bananas
DIRECTIONS:
In a saucepan, mix flour & sugar then add eggs and mix well. Start your burner and slowly add milk; a little at a time stirring constantly. Continue stirring until it has thickened. After thick, add butter and vanilla to taste. I would say about 1 Tbsp of butter maybe. I double this recipe to make a bunch so it’s hard for me to give you accurate measurements. Not too much vanilla either or it will taste almost chocolatey. Maybe a 1/4 tsp?? Again, not sure. Just taste it.
You’ll want to layer your wafer cookies and bananas for a pretty presentation. I don’t do this though..I throw in a bowl..LOL. I refrigerate mine over night because I like it VERY cold but you should refrigerate it for a few hours.
Ingredients…..
Here’s all the good stuff cooking in the saucepan……
While you’re cooking the the stuff in the pot, you can slice your bananas and layer your wafers & bananas. Don’t forget to keep stirring your pudding though.
Once your pudding is done, add the butter and vanilla. Remember, I double my recipe so that’s why there is more in my pudding!
Now that it’s done, you pour into your dish with your wafers and bananas.
This is where the extra wafers come in. Crush them up and sprinkle on top.
Sprinkle and Viola!
Remember to refrigerate….once nice and cold, sit back and enjoy!!!
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I just made this for our company lunch today, we do it each friday. Only thing I would add is a bit more vanilla and also to mix in the pudding to the bowl of bananas and wafers. It looked like it needed it, guess it depends on your bowl.
Thanks so much, this is MUCH easier than my typical recipe.
I gurantee you’ll like it a little warm, when it is first made. Does not have to be chilled.
have made for years, good hot or cold.my mother-in-law showed me how,she is now 94years old.so you know it’s a old recipe.my family loves it.you can also use this for choclate pudding also.just add hershey’s cocoa to the pudding.about one table spoon.makes a great cho pie.
That banana pudding looks so good,I cant wait to make it!
I made this for our memorial day dinner on Monday, my father is a stickler about banana pudding and LOVES the stuff! I made this to “impress” him with my cooking skills! My father give it a two thumbs up, and my husband who says he does’t like banana pudding that much, raved about it and said it was delicious!
Thanks for posting!!! I will never us a boxed mix again in my life, this was way easy to make and much better! I am still eating left overs!!!
I am going to make this homemade banana pudding for my son’s 30th birthday party cookout this weekend. His wife wanted me to make this desert using instant pudding…but it will be the hit of the party with this yummy sounding version. Thanks, Kathy P.S. I can’t wait to watch everyone’s face when they taste the difference.
Wow, this looks positively amazing. Thanks for the recipe (I’m making it right now with some old bananas — no wafers, but have graham crackers).
Yum, I’m so excited
I have a homemade recipe from scratch, the filling is the key, again from scratch, sugar, evaporated milk, real butter, egg yokes, flour,& water..This stuff is the BOMB, would be a Great addition to anyones buffett
I found this recipe when i typed in homemade banana pudding recipe.I made it and it is absolutely delicious! It taste like the banana pudding my mom used to make and she passed away 4yr ago.I prefer the pudding while it is still warm. THANKS
thank you so much we burnt our pudding and needed a recipe thanks alot ur the best
love your pictures.. Im going to have to make this for my family…
I tried your recipe but I added a couple of things! I used splenda instead of sugar, and added a pinch of cinnamon (yum)! Thanks for the recipe!
Can I use margerine instead of butter?
Yes, that’s fine. good luck!
Hi. Recipe looks great! Can you pour the pudding over wafers and bananas while mixture is still warm? Thanks bunches! Robert in Tennessee
Absolutely Robert!
Hello everyone I just made the banana pudding and it taste sssooo great, I truely recomend that everybody try htis recipie. When I made my banana pudding I added a little twis by adding whip cream and a little cinnamon and wow is delicious…..
MMMMmmmmmm…. we always eat ours warm – SOOOOO good
I just added bananas and wafers to my grocery list!
I had my first taste of Banana pudding on my birthday this year at a local restaurant, and have been craving it ever since. I am super excited to make your Grandmas recipe!
Thanks for sharing it.
My mom used to make this for us kids when we were growing up. I think I only made it a couple of times, but it’s so yummy. I should make it again soon.
When I was growing up, my mother made homemade banana pudding a lot like this. Reading this makes me wish I could have some right now. She passed away over ten years ago. Miss her!
HOw much does it make?
My husband loves bananas. I’ll have to try this.
Suzanne