Learn how to make a rich and creamy stovetop banana pudding from scratch. This delicious dessert is made with layers of vanilla wafers, fresh bananas, and a luscious homemade custard. It's the perfect comfort food that will satisfy your sweet tooth. Made on the stovetop, this recipe is quicker than traditional baked banana pudding, but still just as delicious. Serve it chilled and enjoy every spoonful of this classic Southern dessert.
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups whole milk
- 3 large eggs, separated
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 large bananas, ripe but firm
- 40 vanilla wafers
- Whipped cream, for garnish
Directions
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together the sugar, flour, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk and egg yolks until well combined. Gradually pour the milk mixture into the saucepan with the sugar mixture, whisking constantly.
- Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook the mixture, stirring constantly, until it thickens and comes to a boil. This will take about 10-15 minutes.
- Once the mixture has thickened, remove it from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Slice the bananas into 1/4-inch thick rounds.
- In a 1.5-quart serving dish, layer half of the vanilla wafers on the bottom. Top with half of the banana slices and half of the custard mixture. Repeat the layers with the remaining ingredients.
- Cover the pudding with plastic wrap, making sure the plastic wrap touches the surface of the custard to prevent a skin from forming.
- Refrigerate the pudding for at least 4 hours or overnight to set.
- Before serving, garnish with whipped cream and additional vanilla wafers, if desired.
