Banana Pudding

Recipe courtesy Paula Deen

Show: Paula's PartyEpisode: Decades

Rated: 4 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (41)

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Cook Time:
10 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
8 to 10 servings

Times:

Prep: 15 min
Inactive Prep: 15 min
Cook: 10 min
Total:: 40 min

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Ingredients

3/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
3 cups milk
4 egg yolks
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 ounces (1/2 stick) butter
3 medium bananas, sliced
1 (12-ounce box) vanilla wafers

For the meringue topping, optional:

3 egg whites
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/4 cup sugar

Directions

Mix together sugar and cornstarch and slowly add milk. This should be cooked in the top of a double boiler, but you can cook it over low to medium heat, stirring constantly until it thickens--do not leave it unattended. Slightly beat egg yolks and temper with a small amount of the hot custard; stir well. Add egg mixture to custard pot and cook 2 more minutes. Remove from heat and add vanilla and butter. Let cool. In a 9 by 9-inch oven proof baking dish, alternate pudding, bananas, and wafers, beginning with pudding and ending with pudding. Add topping, if desired.

For the meringue topping, if using:

Beat egg whites and cream of tartar until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar until stiff peaks form, then spread onto top of pudding mixture. Bake until golden brown.

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Virginia Merrick, NY 11-01-2009
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I had to add more cornstarch to thicken this!
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

First time I made this, it wouldn't thicken, so I added more cornstarch dissolved in cold water. I didn't have the vanilla... wafers in the house, so I left them out. Next time, I will use a bit less sugar. Nonetheless, this was a crowd pleaser!Read more
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Benjamin Waipahu, HI 09-02-2009
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Way to go Paula!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Great recipe!! My husband and I both loved it!!
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Nancy Canton, GA 08-25-2009
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The Best Banana Pudding Ever!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

If you are short on time, I recommend that you don't use the double boiler method. Just be certain to watch it carefully. ... The amount of preparation time is misleading, but the sugar and cornstarch will eventually thicken. Definitely the best Banana Pudding recipe I've ever made! Another winning recipe from Paula D! Read more
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Tammy atlanta , GA 08-25-2009
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Great Banana pudding recipe
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This is a great recipe ... I will make this again ...
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Rebecca Millbrook, AL 07-28-2009
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Great flavor, but runny
Rated: 3 stars out of 5

I've been making banana pudding for about 40 years now. The flavor of this recipe is superior to the classic Nilla vanilla... wafer recipe, but the consistency is entirely too runny. I do intend to use this recipe again but will probably double the amount of cornstarch and try to allow it to cook longer and more slowly.Read more
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Sheri Menlo Park, CA 07-21-2009
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This recipe is the BOMB!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

As mentioned by another commenter earlier, if you can't do this recipe, you need to stay out of the kitchen. The custard... looks like it is going to be too runny, but once you add the eggs, then the vanilla, then the butter, and let it sit for about 30 min - 1 hr. It has always comes out perfect for me every time, including the first time. Once someone tastes it, they ask for the recipe or ask me to make them more. Very easy recipe. You just need patience. Also, the amount of heat depends on the pot you're using. I have a thinner pot that I cook on 4 (electric stove) and a thicker pot that uses 5. I've never used a double boiler. A wisk is the best thing to use when stirring. Good luck!Read more