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Old Fashioned Banana Pudding with Lemon

This Old Fashioned Banana Pudding with Lemon is a comforting Southern-style dessert made from scratch. Layers of creamy vanilla custard, ripe bananas, and vanilla wafers are topped with whipped cream or meringue, and brightened with a splash of lemon for a fresh twist.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine southern
Servings 8 servings
Calories 320 kcal

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Dish

Ingredients
  

Pudding Base

  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 3 egg yolks beaten
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice

Assembly

  • 3 ripe bananas sliced
  • 1 box vanilla wafers
  • 1 cup whipped cream or meringue for topping

Instructions
 

  • In a saucepan, whisk milk, sugar, and cornstarch over medium heat until it starts to thicken.
  • In a small bowl, beat egg yolks. Slowly add a spoonful of hot milk mixture to temper them, then pour back into the pot.
  • Keep stirring until the pudding becomes thick and creamy. Remove from heat and stir in butter, vanilla, and lemon juice.
  • In a baking dish, layer vanilla wafers, banana slices, and pudding. Repeat until all ingredients are used.
  • Top with whipped cream or meringue, then bake at 350°F for 10 minutes until lightly golden.

Notes

  • Let your pudding chill for at least an hour before serving for the best texture.
  • Use ripe but firm bananas to prevent mushiness.
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