Banana Pudding HOMEMADE from Scratch | Southern Sassy Mama

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: coconut cream

💰Cheaper: whipped topping

Coconut cream adds richness with fewer calories.

vanilla pudding mix

🥗Healthier: homemade custard

💰Cheaper: instant pudding

Homemade custard enhances flavor without preservatives.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey adds sweetness with a unique flavor.

vanilla extract

🥗Healthier: almond extract

💰Cheaper: imitation vanilla

Almond extract provides a different but pleasant flavor.

Start with 4 egg yolks in a pot.

Add 1 cup of sugar, 2 tablespoons of self-rising flour, and 2 cups of milk to the pot.

Whisk the ingredients together well in the pot.

Cook the mixture on medium to high heat, stirring constantly to prevent scorching.

Layer vanilla wafers in the bottom of a dish while stirring the pudding mixture.

Bring the pudding mixture to a boil, stirring continuously.

Once boiling, cook for an additional 1-2 minutes while stirring.

Remove the pot from heat and add 1 teaspoon of vanilla to the pudding mixture.

Let the pudding mixture cool for 5-10 minutes before pouring it over the layers.

Pour half of the pudding mixture over the first layer of vanilla wafers and bananas.

Add the second banana on top of the pudding layer.

Let the dish sit on the counter for at least 1 hour to cool before refrigerating.

Cover the dish with a styrofoam plate to prevent excess steam.

Refrigerate the dish until ready to serve, optionally topping with Cool Whip or cookies for decoration.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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