
Powdered sugar: Is beaten with the whipping cream to make a light, fluffy, slightly sweetened whipped cream.
Overripe bananas will not hold up very well in this recipe.
Bananas: Make sure to use bananas that are just ripe. Vanilla wafers: I used Nilla Wafers, but a similar cookie (like the one in the video below) would be fine. Vanilla extract: Pure vanilla extract will deliver the strongest vanilla flavor. Butter: I used unsalted butter, but salted butter would be fine too. Save the egg whites for breakfast the next day! Egg yolks: Give the pudding a slight yellow color and make it even creamier. Look for a heavy whipping cream that’s at least 36% fat. Heavy whipping cream: Is used in both the pudding itself and is also the base of the homemade whipped cream. The fat in the whole milk helps thicken the pudding and makes it creamy. Milk: You’ll need to use whole milk for this recipe. I don’t recommend substituting the cornstarch with another ingredient as the results won’t be the same. Cornstarch: Makes for an ultra creamy, thick vanilla pudding. Remember: the vanilla wafers and the banana slices are also sweet! The vanilla pudding is sweet, but not too sweet. Granulated sugar: I used just 3/4 cup sugar to make an 8-inch square baking dish worth of pudding. Let’s go over the ingredients list so you feel confident making this recipe: Homemade banana pudding has four components: sliced bananas, Nilla Wafers (or a similar cookie), vanilla pudding, and a whipped cream topping.
It’s so much easier to make than you’d think, and it’s a comforting dessert everyone loves! If you’ve never made banana pudding from scratch before, don’t be intimidated. I topped everything off with my favorite homemade whipped cream and more cookies for garnish. The cookies were the one shortcut I took with this recipe because Nilla wafers are just hard to resist! Then, it’s layered with sliced ripe bananas and vanilla wafer cookies. Instead of using pudding from a box, the vanilla pudding is made completely from scratch. Perfect for potlucks and family gatherings!ĭid you ever eat banana pudding with a pudding mix as a kid? This homemade banana pudding recipe is not that. This banana pudding features layers of sliced banana, homemade pudding, vanilla wafer cookies, and whipped cream.