14 Best Banana Pudding Recipes That Would Even Impress Grandma
These recipes will be family favorites in your home, too.
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Layers of vanilla custard, cookies, and sliced bananas are topped with whipped cream to make this quintessentially Southern dessert. But how did banana pudding come to be associated with the South? The truth is, there's no clear reason. It could be that the dish doesn't traditionally require baking, so it was good to make during the brutal summer heat. Or it could be that it can be made in large quantities, making it ideal for Southern social events like potlucks and tailgates. No matter its history, banana pudding is a crowd-pleasing dessert that's surprisingly easy to make. Learn how to make banana pudding with 14 of our best banana pudding recipes that would even impress your grandma.
Banana Pudding
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"This is the same recipe that my mother has made for years, and it is often said that it was this pudding that helped her snag her husband," says reviewer WOODANGELA. Learn why this classic banana pudding recipe has over 3,000 glowing 5-star ratings.
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Uncooked Banana Pudding
Rhonda Leger Toombs
If you waited until the last minute to make your dessert for the potluck, this top-rated banana pudding recipe is ready in 10 minutes, start to finish. "My kind of recipe—very easy and fast to make and not a ton of complicated ingredients or instructions," says reviewer JUSTCYN.
Creamy Banana Pudding
"I made this for my boyfriend's holiday work party, which I understand is more like a cooking competition," says reviewer Erika Trott Nowell. "That day I got a call from him with no less than eight women in his office demanding the recipe. Need I say more?"
Aunt Betty's Banana Pudding
"I have become known for making this recipe," says reviewer DCOKERS. It is the biggest hit! It's very rich, but very good. I do two layers of vanilla wafers instead of just the one. Then crumble the remaining on top. I end up using almost a whole box of vanilla wafers."
Homemade Banana Pudding
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"This is a recipe that's been handed down from my grandmother," says Allrecipes community member Sara Crenshaw. "My whole family loves it, and we all grew up on it!"
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Kentucky Banana Pudding
The homemade custard is the key to this banana pudding! "Finally, a banana pudding like I remember. I've been trying to make a custard for banana pudding for the last 10 years, without success, and I've finally found it," says reviewer OUIJA123.
Grandma's Banana Pudding
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"My grandma's old-fashioned banana pudding recipe was always something she made from memory, but I let her talk it out so I could write it down," says Allrecipes community member tigrbtrfly. "She ran a country club and restaurant in her day; she can make amazing food, but she doesn't measure anything and makes most foods from memory."
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Homemade Banana Pudding with Whipped Cream Topping
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"This southern classic is easy to make from scratch using mostly pantry staples. With the perfect pudding-to-cookie ratio, this delightfully sweet and creamy banana pudding tastes real in comparison to boxed pudding mixes," says culinary expert Nicole McLaughlin. "It might just be the best I've ever made!"
Meringue-Topped Banana Pudding
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This from-scratch banana pudding is rich and delicious on its own, but a meringue topping takes it over the top. Brown the meringue by giving the pudding a minute or two under your oven's broiler, or pull out that kitchen torch if you have one.
Homemade Banana Pudding Pie
Angela
For those who prefer their banana pudding the old-fashioned way (i.e., without instant pudding), this recipe will not disappoint. "This was my first attempt at making homemade banana pudding because I always opt for the easy instant Jello way. But I'm through with instant pudding mix. This will be my one and only banana pudding recipe," says reviewer CityGirl6969.
Southern-Style Baked Banana Pudding
"If you like banana cream pie, you'll absolutely love baked banana pudding," says Chef John. "Not only is there no pie crust to mess with, but I think the vanilla wafer cookies pair even more perfectly with the fruit and custardy pudding. We want the bananas to match the texture of the custard-soaked cookies, so make sure you buy them a week beforehand. Other than that, not much can go wrong with this simple Southern classic."
Japanese Banana Rice Pudding
"This is fantastic," says reviewer Andy. "We serve it at our B&B and it's always a hit, even for those that claim not to like rice pudding! Don't change a thing!"
Mama's Banana Pudding
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"This recipe is a classic southern banana pudding and it is delicious," says reviewer Christopher6101, which makes sense considering the dessert comes from Dolly Parton and Rachel Parton George. This traditional dessert, which the sisters grew up eating, can become a favorite for your family, too.
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The Best Banana Pudding
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This no-bake banana pudding is ready in just 25 minutes. "My husband's favorite dessert is banana pudding, but I didn't make it often because it was so time-consuming. But this recipe is the greatest," says reviewer Sandra.
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