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Banana Pudding (Paula Deen) Recipe

Banana Pudding (Paula Deen) Recipe

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A creamy Southern dessert with layers of vanilla wafers, ripe bananas, custard-like pudding, and whipped cream. Infused with cinnamon and vanilla, it offers a nostalgic balance of sweetness and warmth.

  • Total Time: 85
  • Yield: 8–10 servings

Ingredients

Vanilla Wafer Cookies (2 packages, 40–48 cookies)
Ripe Bananas (4–6)
Large Eggs (4, room temperature)
Granulated Sugar (3/4 cup)
All-Purpose Flour (3/4 cup)
Unsalted Butter (1/2 cup, melted)
Whole Milk (4 cups)
Vanilla Extract (1 teaspoon)
Cinnamon (1/2 teaspoon, plus extra for garnish)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)
In a large bowl, whisk eggs, sugar, flour, melted butter, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth
Pour mixture into a 9×13-inch greased baking dish
Sprinkle half the vanilla wafers and banana slices in the pan
Pour half the pudding mixture over the layers
Repeat layers, finishing with remaining pudding
Bake for 1 hour or until set
Let cool to room temperature, then chill for at least 2 hours
Top with whipped cream and cinnamon before serving

Notes

Use overripe bananas for maximum sweetness
For a vegan version, substitute almond milk and vegan butter
Chill for 4–6 hours for optimal flavor melding
Serve chilled for best texture

  • Author: Tiramisu Cake
  • Prep Time: 25
  • Cook Time: 60
  • Category: Southern Desserts
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Southern
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 30g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Carbohydrates: 50g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 50mg