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Irresistible Southern Banana Pudding Bliss Recipe

This Irresistible Southern Banana Pudding Bliss is a creamy, nostalgic dessert layered with fresh bananas, vanilla wafers, and luscious homemade pudding. It’s rich yet light, perfectly sweet, and ideal for gatherings or comfort cravings. A true Southern classic that never goes out of style.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 People
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Southern American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 ripe bananas sliced
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 3 tbsp cornstarch
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 box vanilla wafers
  • Whipped cream for topping

Method
 

  1. Whisk milk, cream, sugar, and cornstarch in a saucepan until smooth.
  2. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until thickened.
  3. Temper egg yolks with a little hot pudding mixture, then whisk back into saucepan.
  4. Cook 1–2 minutes until silky and custard-like.
  5. Remove from heat and stir in butter and vanilla.
  6. Layer vanilla wafers, banana slices, and warm pudding in a dish.
  7. Repeat layers and finish with pudding on top.
  8. Cover and chill at least 4 hours or overnight.
  9. Top with whipped cream before serving.

Notes

Use ripe but firm bananas for best texture.
Chilling time deepens flavor and sets layers perfectly.
For extra indulgence, fold whipped cream into pudding.
Best enjoyed within 24 hours for freshest bananas.
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