Jul 14 2026
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Mamaw Smith’s Banana Pudding Recipe

Inspired by Mama's On Dauphin
Time30m
Serves8

Indulge in a nostalgic treat with Mamaw Smith’s Banana Pudding, a creamy, dreamy dessert crafted with layers of velvety vanilla pudding, fresh ripe bananas, and fluffy whipped cream, all lovingly nestled between crunchy vanilla wafers. Each spoonful transports you to a warm kitchen filled with the sweet aroma of homemade goodness, making it the perfect sweet ending to any meal.

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Ingredients

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Ingredients

Method

Directions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Pudding Base

    In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the milk, sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Whisk until smooth and bring to a gentle boil.

  2. 2

    Incorporate Egg Yolks

    In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks. Once the milk mixture is boiling, slowly add a small amount to the egg yolks, whisking constantly to temper. Then pour the egg yolk mixture back into the saucepan.

  3. 3

    Thicken the Pudding

    Continue to cook the pudding, stirring constantly, until it thickens (about 5-7 minutes). Remove from heat and stir in the butter and vanilla extract.

  4. 4

    Layer the Pudding

    In a large serving dish, layer the vanilla wafers, sliced bananas, and pudding mixture. Repeat layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with pudding on top.

  5. 5

    Top with Whipped Cream

    Spread the whipped cream over the top layer of pudding and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

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