Easy Banana Pudding
Easy Banana Pudding is so simple to whip up for any occasion. A simple 5 ingredient homemade pudding layered with sliced bananas and vanilla wafers. The classic dessert that everyone loves!
I love how simply this homemade pudding comes together. I’ve made homemade pudding many times but this was the first time making it with sweetened condensed milk. It was just as delicious as my standard recipe that uses butter, sugar and vanilla extract.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Classic recipe, old-fashioned banana pudding made from scratch – This is the kind of creamy banana pudding recipe that tastes just like Grandma’s, rich, smooth and full of real banana flavor.
- Easy homemade pudding with simple steps and no shortcuts – If you’ve been searching for an easy banana pudding recipe without instant pudding mix, this one delivers that thick, silky texture with just a little stovetop time.
- Perfect make-ahead dessert for holidays, potlucks and family gatherings – This no bake dessert chills beautifully and gets even better after a few hours, making it one of the best banana pudding recipes to prep ahead.
Ingredients for Simple Banana Pudding
- Whole Milk
- Sweetened Condensed Milk
- All Purpose Flour
- Ripe Bananas
- Vanilla Wafers or Chessman Cookies (shortbread cookies)
- Sweetened Whipped Cream or Cool Whip – optional for topping
How to Make the Best Banana Pudding Recipe
- Add milk, sweetened condensed milk and flour to a saucepan and whisk together.
- Place over medium heat, whisking constantly until mixture is thickened and just starts to boil.
- Remove from heat.
- Beat egg yolks in a bowl and temper by adding about a cup of the milk mixture and whisking together.
- Pour the egg mixture into the pan and whisk together. Return to the stove and bring mixture back to a low boil. Whisk constantly and cook at a low boil for 2 minutes.
- Remove from heat.
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- Spoon pudding mixture into individual serving dishes about 2 tablespoons. Add a layer of banana slices, pudding and nilla wafers and repeat the layers once more.
- Top pudding with whipped cream, a banana slice and a vanilla wafer.
- Chill for 3 hours in refrigerator or serve warm if desired.
Make up to 1 day in advance. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Variations
- You can make this into one large dessert by layering into a large bowl, trifle bowl or deep pie dish.
- Skip the bananas if you are not a fan.
- Substitute in sliced peaches, strawberries or drained crushed pineapple for bananas.
- Make a meringue to top your pudding with the leftover egg whites.
This easy banana pudding is one of those desserts you’ll come back to again and again. It’s simple, comforting and full of that classic flavor everyone loves. Whether you’re making it for a weeknight treat or bringing it to a gathering, it’s always a hit and never lasts long.
If you try this Easy Banana Pudding Recipe, please leave a comment and a star rating below to let everyone know how it turned out.
Easy Banana Pudding
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups whole milk
- 14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk
- ⅓ cup all purpose flour
- 2 egg yolks
- 2 bananas
- 35 vanilla wafer cookies
- ½ cup whipped topping
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine milk, sweetened condensed milk and flour. Whisk together until smooth.
- Place over medium heat, whisking continually until thickened and just starts to boil.
- Remove from heat.
- Place egg yolks in a bowl and whisk in about 1 cup of hot filling mixture.
- Mix egg mixture back into filling. Return to medium heat and continue whisking, bringing to a low boil.
- Boil for 2 minutes, whisking continually.
- Remove from heat.
- Spoon about 2 tablespoons of filling into serving dishes. Layer with sliced bananas, filling and vanilla wafers. Repeat layers ending with pudding.
- Top with whipped topping, a slice of banana and a vanilla wafer.
- Refrigerate for 3 hours or until chilled.
Notes
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I love banana pudding and can’t wait to make this! I have a question first, why do you use flour versus cornstarch? Thank you!
Hi Lisa,
It’s just the way I have always made pudding. You can use cornstarch instead of flour, just use 1/2 of the amount of cornstarch. I hope you get the chance to try it.
~ Milisa
I don’t understand why cookies are put into banana pudding. That’s terrible. Why not simply just make pudding?
Hi Michael,
You can certainly leave them out.
~ Milisa
I had 3 small ripe bananas and just mashed them and put them in the pudding at the end. No cookies. Chilling it now. The spatula and whisk tasted good though. I don’t like throwing out food and this is a quick, easy way to put the bananas to use.
Hi Kurt,
That sounds amazing! Thanks for stopping by with your idea and 5 star rating!
~ Milisa