Old-Fashioned Banana Pudding – Just Like Mama and Granny Made
Every Southern family seems to have their own version of banana pudding, but this one is pure tradition — the way Mama and Granny made it, with slow-cooked pudding stirred by hand and layers of fresh bananas and vanilla wafers. No instant mix, no shortcuts, just love, patience, and a pot of sweet, creamy goodness. This old-fashioned recipe is a family heirloom in itself, passed down through the generations and made the same way every time — because around here, using box pudding just isn’t allowed!
Growing up, banana pudding was the star dessert at every family gathering. From the time I could stand on a chair and reach the stove, I was helping Mama stir that pudding for what felt like forever. Later, I discovered some folks make it with boxed pudding — and while there’s nothing wrong with that, in our house, it’s made from scratch or not at all. So here I am, bright and early, coffee in hand, cooking the pudding the way it’s always been done. ❤️🍌
Ingredients
For the Pudding
- 6 cans evaporated milk
- 2 cans sweetened condensed milk
- 6 large eggs, whisked
- 1½ cups sugar (adjust to taste)
- Several tablespoons vanilla extract (to taste)
- Pinch of salt (helps the pudding thicken)
For the Layers
- 8 bananas, sliced
- 3 boxes vanilla wafers
