13 Best Banana Pudding Recipes That Would Even Impress Grandma

Banana Pudding IV

"This is the same recipe that my mother has made for years, and it is often said that it was this pudding that helped her snag her husband," says reviewer WOODANGELA. Learn why this classic banana pudding recipe has over 2,000 glowing reviews.

Uncooked Banana Pudding

If you waited until the last minute to make your dessert for the potluck, this top-rated banana pudding recipe is ready in 10 minutes, start to finish. Reviewer JUSTCYN says, "My kind of recipe—very easy and fast to make and not a ton of complicated ingredients or instructions."

Banana Pudding III

Reviewer Erika Trott Nowell says, "I made this for my boyfriend's holiday work party which I understand is more like a cooking competition. That day I got a call from him with no less than eight women in his office demanding the recipe. Need I say more?"

Aunt Betty's Banana Pudding

Reviewer DCOKERS says, "I have become known for making this recipe. It is the biggest hit! It's very rich, but very good. I do two layers of vanilla wafers instead of just the one. Then crumble the remaining on top. I end up using almost a whole box of vanilla wafers. I also use 8-10 bananas because it is so creamy. I highly recommend this. It takes about 15 minutes and everyone will love it!"

The Best Banana Pudding

This no-bake banana pudding is ready in just 25 minutes. Reviewer Sandra says, "My husband's favorite dessert is banana pudding, but I didn't make it often because it was so time-consuming. But this recipe is the greatest!"

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Kentucky Banana Pudding

The homemade custard is the key to this banana pudding! "Finally, a banana pudding like I remember. I've been trying to make a custard for banana pudding for the last 10 years, without success, and I've finally found it," says reviewer OUIJA123.

Grandma's Banana Pudding

"[My grandma] ran a country club and restaurant," says recipe submitter tigrbtrfly. "[Her] old-fashioned banana pudding recipe was always something she made from memory, but I let her talk it out so I could write it down."

Homemade Banana Pudding with Whipped Cream Topping

"With the perfect pudding-to-cookie ratio, this delightfully sweet and creamy banana pudding...might just be the best I've ever made!" – Nicole McLaughlin

Meringue-Topped Banana Pudding

This from-scratch banana pudding is rich and delicious on its own, but a meringue topping takes it over the top. Brown the meringue by giving the pudding a minute or two under your oven's broiler, or pull out that kitchen torch if you have one.

Homemade Banana Pudding Pie

For those who prefer their banana pudding the old-fashioned way (i.e. without instant pudding) this recipe will not disappoint. "This was my first attempt at making homemade banana pudding because I always opt for the easy instant Jello way. But I'm through with instant pudding mix. This will be my one and only banana pudding recipe," says reviewer CityGirl6969.

Southern-Style Baked Banana Pudding

Chef John says, "If you like banana cream pie, you'll absolutely love baked banana pudding. Not only is there no pie crust to mess with, but I think the vanilla wafer cookies pair even more perfectly with the fruit and custardy pudding. We want the bananas to match the texture of the custard-soaked cookies, so make sure you buy them a week beforehand. Other than that, not much can go wrong with this simple Southern classic."

Japanese Banana Rice Pudding

"This is fantastic! We serve it at our B&B and it's always a hit, even for those that claim not to like rice pudding! Don't change a thing!" — Andy

Banana Pudding I

"This is a recipe that's been handed down from my grandmother," Sara Crenshaw says. "My whole family loves it, and we all grew up on it!"

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