The Best Homemade Banana Pudding (From Scratch!)

I've never made banana pudding before, let alone homemade banana pudding from scratch, but I wanted to do something special for my hubby. ❤️

So I stepped out of my comfort zone—and now I totally understand why people love this classic Southern banana pudding recipe!

This turned out rich, creamy, and full of flavor, and I’m so proud I tried it.

I can’t take full credit for this recipe. I found it from Everything Just Baked on Facebook, and it inspired me to finally try making an easy homemade banana pudding with vanilla wafers and fresh bananas.

🍌 Best Homemade Banana Pudding Recipe (From Scratch)

Pudding Ingredients:

• ¾ cup sugar

• ½ teaspoon salt

• ¼ cup cornstarch

• 6 egg yolks

• 2½ cups milk

• 1 cup heavy cream

• 2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste

• 2 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk

• 2 tablespoons Kerrygold butter

Homemade Whipped Cream:

• 2 cups heavy cream

• ¼ cup powdered sugar

• Splash of vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract

Other Ingredients:

• 5 ripe bananas, sliced

• 1 box Nilla Wafers

Instructions:

1. Whisk together sugar, salt, and cornstarch in a bowl.

2. Slowly whisk in a little milk to create a smooth base, then add remaining milk, heavy cream, and egg yolks.

3. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened into a rich custard.

4. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla bean paste, sweetened condensed milk, and butter.

5. Whip heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until thick and fluffy to make homemade whipped cream.

6. Fold half of the whipped cream into the pudding mixture.

7. Layer Nilla wafers, banana slices, and pudding repeatedly in a dish.

8. Top with remaining whipped cream and crushed wafers.

This was my first time making homemade banana pudding dessert, and it definitely won’t be my last. It’s the perfect Southern comfort dessert, especially when you want to make something special from the heart.

If you're searching for an easy banana pudding recipe with condensed milk, vanilla wafers, and fresh bananas, this one is a must-try! 🍌💛🥄