Banana pudding

Banana pudding is a classic Southern dessert that has been around for centuries. The dish is made with ripe bananas, a creamy custard, and vanilla wafers.

The origin of banana pudding is unknown, but it is thought to have originated in the Caribbean. Bananas were brought to the Americas by Spanish and Portuguese explorers in the 16th century. The first recorded recipe for banana pudding was in an 1879 cookbook, but the dish was likely being made before then.

Banana pudding became popular in the United States in the late 19th century. It was often served at church socials and potlucks. The dish was also a favorite of President Thomas Jefferson.

Advice

When making banana pudding, it is important to use ripe, spotty bananas for the best flavor. Also, make sure to mix the pudding mix and milk together completely before adding the other ingredients, so that the pudding doesn't end up lumpy. To ensure that the pudding sets properly, it is best to chill the pudding in the refrigerator for at least 1-2 hours before serving. Lastly, it is important to top the pudding with a generous layer of whipped cream before serving for the perfect creamy and sweet finish.

Questions

What keeps bananas from turning brown in banana pudding?

Bananas in banana pudding are typically covered with a layer of either pudding or whipped cream before being served. This helps to keep them from turning brown by limiting their exposure to oxygen.

How do you make Elvis Presley's banana pudding?

Ingredients: - 4 large bananas - 3/4 cup sugar - 1/3 cup all-purpose flour - 1/4 teaspoon salt - 2 cups milk - 2 tablespoons butter - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract - 2 (3.4 ounce) packages instant vanilla pudding mix - 2 cups heavy cream - 1 (11 ounce) package vanilla wafer cookies, crushed Instructions: 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). 2. In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar, flour, and salt. Gradually stir in the milk until smooth. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture boils and thickens. 3. Remove from heat and stir in the butter and vanilla extract. Allow to cool slightly. 4. In a large bowl, combine the instant pudding mix, heavy cream, and pudding mixture. Mix together until smooth. 5. Arrange a single layer of vanilla wafer cookies in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Top with half of the banana slices. 6. Pour the pudding mixture over the bananas and cookies. Top with remaining banana slices. 7. Bake in

Why is banana pudding popular in the South?

Banana pudding is popular in the South because it is a sweet and creamy dessert that is easy to make and can be served at any type of gathering. It is also a popular comfort food, and has a homey, nostalgic feel to it. It is often served at family dinners, holiday celebrations, and potluck dinners.

What is Magnolia Bakery banana pudding made of?

Magnolia Bakery’s banana pudding is made of vanilla custard, Nilla Wafers, sliced bananas, and whipped cream.

What color bananas are best for banana pudding?

Yellow bananas are best for making banana pudding because they are the ripest and sweetest.

Do you serve banana pudding hot or cold?

Banana pudding is typically served cold.

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Recipes

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Banana Pudding

  • salt
  • vanilla extract
  • milk
  • all purpose flour
  • banana
  • vanilla wafer
  • sugar
  • egg
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Caramelized Banana Pudding

  • whipped cream
  • vanilla wafer
  • half
  • salt
  • cinnamon
  • sugar
  • light brown sugar
  • vanilla extract
  • cornstarch
  • butter
  • egg yolk
  • banana
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Perfect Banana Pudding

  • whipped
  • sweetened condensed milk
  • vanilla pudding
  • lemon juice
  • banana
  • milk
  • banana
  • wafer cooky
  • vanilla sugar
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Buttermilk Banana Pudding With Salted Peanuts

  • PUDDING
  • buttermilk
  • vanilla extract
  • heavy cream
  • salt
  • milk
  • cornstarch
  • sugar
  • egg yolk
  • COOKIE LAYER
  • vanilla wafer cooky
  • butter
  • WHIPPED CREAM
  • heavy cream
  • confectioners sugar
  • sour cream
  • FOR ASSEMBLING
  • peanut
  • banana
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Baked Banana Pudding

  • lemon juice
  • sugar
  • vanilla extract
  • all purpose flour
  • salt
  • tartar cream
  • half
  • banana
  • egg
  • vanilla wafer
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Milk Chocolate-Banana Pudding

  • vanilla extract
  • milk
  • heavy cream
  • chocolate wafer cooky
  • salt
  • cornstarch
  • cocoa powder
  • egg yolk
  • banana
  • sugar
  • milk chocolate
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Classic Banana Pudding

  • cornstarch
  • butter
  • nilla wafer
  • egg
  • heavy cream
  • mascarpone cheese
  • salt
  • sugar
  • sweetened condensed milk
  • milk
  • vanilla extract
  • banana
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Banana Pudding

  • nilla wafer
  • egg
  • heavy cream
  • salt
  • egg yolk
  • milk
  • vanilla extract
  • sugar
  • butter
  • banana
  • cornstarch
  • whipped cream
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Texas banana pudding

  • heavy cream
  • sugar
  • all purpose flour
  • salt
  • half
  • lemon juice
  • powdered sugar
  • butter
  • vanilla extract
  • egg yolk
  • banana
  • vanilla wafer cookie
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Banana Pudding

  • sugar
  • heavy cream
  • vanilla extract
  • egg
  • butter
  • all purpose flour
  • confectioners sugar
  • cornstarch
  • salt
  • salt
  • baking powder
  • milk
  • egg yolk
  • banana
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Banana Pudding

  • heavy cream
  • pumpkin pie spice
  • vanilla pudding
  • vanilla wafer
  • milk
  • banana
  • confectioners sugar
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Banana Pudding

  • half
  • milk
  • sweetened condensed milk
  • sugar
  • salt
  • vanilla extract
  • nilla wafer
  • heavy cream
  • butter
  • egg yolk
  • yellow banana
  • cornstarch
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Banana Pudding

  • milk
  • almond milk
  • cocoa powder
  • vanilla extract
  • egg
  • sugar
  • almond
  • salt
  • banana
  • cornstarch
  • cinnamon graham cracker
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Banana Pudding

  • banana
  • cream
  • butter
  • vanilla bean
  • cornstarch
  • milk
  • cocoa powder
  • sugar
  • banana
  • egg yolk
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Banana Pudding

  • vanilla extract
  • heavy cream
  • milk
  • cornstarch
  • butter
  • banana
  • sugar
  • egg yolk
  • whipped cream
  • salt
  • vanilla wafer
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Chessmen Banana Pudding

  • salt
  • vanilla extract
  • sugar
  • milk
  • banana
  • banana cream pudding
  • heavy cream
  • butter cooky
  • cream cheese
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Banana Pudding

  • special equipment wine glass
  • vanilla wafer
  • heavy cream
  • confectioners sugar
  • banana
  • vanilla pudding
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Banana Pudding

  • cinnamon
  • vanilla extract
  • clover honey
  • vanilla bean
  • greek yogurt
  • heavy cream
  • banana
  • almond granola
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Banana Pudding

  • mint
  • whipped cream
  • vanilla extract
  • vanilla wafer
  • sugar
  • all purpose flour
  • macadamia nut
  • salt
  • heavy cream
  • scalded milk
  • sugar
  • vanilla extract
  • egg yolk
  • banana
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Banana Pudding

  • chocolate
  • almond
  • sugar
  • egg yolk
  • all purpose flour
  • banana
  • milk
  • vanilla
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Banana Pudding

  • sugar
  • vanilla wafer
  • heavy cream
  • amaretto liqueur
  • banana liqueur
  • water
  • cornstarch
  • vanilla extract
  • egg yolk
  • banana
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Banana Pudding

  • cornstarch
  • tartar cream
  • vanilla wafer
  • vanilla extract
  • sugar
  • banana
  • milk
  • butter
  • egg
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Banana Pudding

  • salt
  • powdered sugar
  • cornstarch
  • sugar
  • heavy cream
  • dark rum
  • vanilla extract
  • vanilla wafer
  • butter
  • milk
  • banana
  • egg yolk

Ingredient Breakdown

 
banana
sugar
vanilla extract
heavy cream
salt
milk
butter
cornstarch
egg yolk
vanilla wafer
egg
all purpose flour
sweetened condensed milk
half
vanilla pudding
confectioners sugar
nilla wafer
whipped cream
cinnamon
lemon juice
tartar cream
cocoa powder
vanilla bean
powdered sugar
baking powder
vanilla wafer cooky
sour cream
vanilla wafer cookie
ice water
water
almond
light brown sugar
whipped
wafer cooky
vanilla sugar
buttermilk
peanut
chocolate wafer cooky
milk chocolate
sugar vanilla pudding
mascarpone cheese
pistachio
self rising flour
barely banana
graham cracker
french vanilla
vanilla wafers cookie
pumpkin pie spice
yellow banana
almond milk
cinnamon graham cracker
cream
chocolate almond milk
chia seed
banana cream pudding
butter cooky
cream cheese
special equipment wine glass
clover honey
greek yogurt
almond granola
mint
macadamia nut
scalded milk
rolled oat
peanut butter
brown sugar
baking soda
chocolate
vanilla
amaretto liqueur
banana liqueur
dark rum

Insights

Staple Ingredients

  • banana 79%
  • sugar 58%
  • vanilla extract 58%

Common Ingredients

  • heavy cream 55%
  • salt 55%
  • milk 52%
  • butter 39%
  • cornstarch 39%

Usual Ingredients

  • egg yolk 36%
  • egg 24%
  • vanilla wafer 24%
  • all purpose flour 21%
  • sweetened condensed milk 18%

Rarey Ingredients

  • confectioners sugar 15%
  • half 15%
  • nilla wafer 15%
  • vanilla pudding 15%