Few desserts capture true Southern comfort quite like a classic homemade banana pudding. With layers of creamy vanilla custard, sweet ripe bananas, crunchy vanilla wafers, and a fluffy, golden-baked meringue topping, this made-from-scratch recipe evokes the warmth of Sunday dinners and family gatherings. No instant mixes here — just timeless, homemade goodness.
🧂 Ingredients
For the Pudding
| Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Granulated sugar | 1 cup |
| All-purpose flour | ½ cup |
| Salt | ½ teaspoon |
| Whole milk (avoid skim) | 2 cups |
| Ripe bananas, thinly sliced | 4–5 |
| Vanilla wafers | 1 box |
| Pure vanilla extract | 1 teaspoon |
| Unsalted butter | 1 tablespoon |
| Large egg yolks | 4 |
Tip: To keep banana slices from browning, toss them in a little lemon juice or keep them covered until layering.
For the Meringue
| Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Egg whites (room temperature) | 4 |
| Granulated sugar | 5 tablespoons |
| Cream of tartar | ¼ teaspoon |
| Vanilla extract | ½ teaspoon |
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