My mother’s old-fashioned banana pudding. This recipe has been in my family for as long as I can remember and for the memories of her making life sweeter with this creamy vanilla wafer pudding, I’m naming this timeless dessert in her honor.
My mother was known to all as, ‘Granny.’ And from my kitchen to yours, I’m sharing, Granny’s Banana Pudding.

Layered with sliced bananas, vanilla wafers and a homemade vanilla pudding, this banana pudding is a ‘delight’ with every ‘bite.’

And here’s to you making this recipe a family tradition. Sending sweet wishes to you and your family with Granny’s Banana Pudding for memories to cherish for many years to come.
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Prep Time | 10 minutes |
Cook Time | 15 minutes |
Servings |
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- 1-1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 6 teaspoons all-purpose flour. heaping
- Dash salt
- 4 egg yolks
- 3 cups whole milk
- 3 tablespoons butter, soften
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1-1/2 boxes vanilla wafers
- 4-5 bananas, ripen
Ingredients
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- Mix dry ingredients together; set aside.
- Beat egg yolks until smooth. Gradually add milk, continue to blend.
- Mix dry and wet ingredients together. Whisk until thoroughly combined.
- Pour into a saucepan; add butter. Cook over medium heat. Stir constantly until pudding mixture begins to bubble. Continue stirring until the pudding thickens (approx: 1-2 minutes.)
- Remove saucepan from heat; stir in vanilla. Allow to slightly cool.
- In a decorative dish, layer vanilla wafers, bananas and pudding. Repeat layers until you end up with wafers on top. Begin with wafers and finish the top with pudding.
- Store covered in the refrigerator.
