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
- 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