Nothing says comfort like a rich, creamy, Southern-style banana pudding. With layers of luscious vanilla pudding, sweet banana slices, and crisp Nilla wafers, all topped with fluffy whipped cream, this dessert is a true crowd-pleaser. This recipe walks you through each step to ensure your banana pudding is perfectly textured, flavorful, and irresistibly good. Let’s get started on the best banana pudding you’ve ever tasted!
Ingredients
For the Pudding Layer:
- 3 cups whole milk
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
For Assembly:
- 4-5 ripe bananas, sliced
- 1 box (12 oz) Nilla wafers (or any vanilla wafer-style cookies)
For the Whipped Topping:
- 1 cup heavy cream, chilled
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract