Homemade Banana Pudding in Cincinnati

Hi y'all. Feast your eyes on this!
My HOMEMADE BANANA PUDDING. I love making this dish. My family is addicted to it. Nope I don't use any packaged pre-made pudding or powdery boxed stuff. This is the REAL DEAL.

While hanging out here in Cincinnati (work) for a few weeks, in a hotel with a full kitchen (ahh yes!!!), a sister had to bring some of that Southern home-cooking to the Chili City.

I'll probably share this with the hotel staff and co-workers, 'cause I definitely can't eat all of it; although I would try to put a dent in it. :) (Gotta keep watching the figure, you know!) However, I do enjoy making it and I'll even share my lil' recipe. I'm one of those folks who enjoy experimenting and this is what I came up with. Before I go any further, you can not be fat-conscious (sorry to be so blunt) But you really can't! This is VERY RICH!

Van's Homemade Banana Pudding
2 cans condensed milk
1 can evaporated milk
2 egg yolks
1 half stick butter (real butter)
1 half teaspoon vanilla
5 or 6 bananas
1 box Nilla wafers (use desired amount)

Combine first five ingredients in a sauce pan and cook and stir for approx. 15 - 20 minutes or so or until mixture slightly thickens and has a smooth texture (time may vary depending on type of heating elements). Make sure to stir constantly to prevent sticking. (I prefer to use the double boiler method and if you don't have one, use a homemade version which works perfectly. Fill a stainless skillet halfway with water and set the sauce pan of mixture inside the skillet. This keeps the mixture from over cooking and provides the type of texture you want.) Continue to stir constantly. Mixture should develop into a smooth texture. After mixture is done, peel and slice the bananas. Grab a glass bowl and start the layering process. Start with cookies on bottom, then sliced bananas on top of the cookies. Pour some mixture over the bananas. Then start another layer of cookies, then bananas, then more mixture. Continue this process until you've used all the mixture. Top with cookies. Put in refrigerator to chill for a few hours, then ENJOY!

(click the pix to see a larger view)Yes this is an actual picture of my banana pudding that I took with my digital camera, which I made tonight. :) 

Love y'all. See ya next post!

p.S. I had to come back and give y'all the results of the taste test. Not tryin to brag or boast, but this will make you slap yo' momma three times and make your husband leave work early to bring you roses for life! How 'bout that?

Comments

[Trula]

Ooooh girl you know you are wrong for posting this!! Now I want to make some, LOL, completely forget about being vegan. That. Looks. DIVINE

[Vanessa]

Thanks Trula. It was so good. Looking at that picture keeps me drooling. :) Keep me posted if you try it out. And save me a corner. :)

[Unique]

Yum, Vanessa. Banana pudding is one of my favorites! Breakfast, lunch, and dinner!

[September Skies]

Wow - it has been a long time since I've had that kind of banana pudding. I used to love it. A lady from church used to make it for me. I was the Sunday School teacher for her 11 year old boy who claimed to be super in love with me (I was 16.) He brought me some once and I said I loved it so much. He said if I married him, I could have all I want. LOL Thanks for the memories. Now I'll have to make some and then call him. (we still keep in touch)

[Vanessa]

Hi Unique and September Skies. Nice to see you both. My mom used to make banana pudding when I was a kid. And I loved it then. She hasn't made any in a long time. Now she loves the way I make it. If you guys try it, let me know how it turns out. Remember it's very rich!

[A. Moore]

Hi, thanks for the recipe. I have been making this dessert the super-easy way, with the vanilla pudding & pie filling and sweetened condensed milk. But, now I am ready to try your recipe. It looks delicious. I will make it for Thanksgiving. Thanks again.

A. Moore

[Vanessa]

Thanks A. Moore for checking me out. The key to this recipe is cooking the mixture till it's smooth. It tastes much better the day after. Let me know how it all came together for you. Good Luck!

[Priscilla Hudson]

This sounds like a wonderful recipe. I haven't made banana pudding in 20 years and thought I would like to try it. So, I will try yours and try to find this site again to let you know what we think. Thank you.

[Vanessa]

Priscilla please do come back and let me know how it turned out. Amazingly, I've been getting lots of email and comments on that recipe, especially during the Thanksgiving holiday. The key to this recipe is making sure it's cooked enough where it has a creamy and smooth texture, but not too much where it appears too thick and dark in color. Some prefer to add a bit more milk to tone down the sweetness. Good luck! Thanks for trying it out. I am no ways a queen at creating recipes, I just write down as I go and if it turns out okay, I use that information. I just love to cook girl! :)

[freda]

Thanks for the recepie. I will try to make it for a group of boys. They will love it, I know!

My mother-in-law, who is no lenger with us, used to make the best banana pudding in the world. I learned to cook southern style from her, but I never got the recepipe for her banana pudding.

Thanks love!

[freda]

Sorry for typing receipe wrong.....lol it is not recepipe...AHAHAHAHAH

Well, a good laugh is good!

Ciao

[Vanessa]

Hello Freda! Thanks for stopping through. It seems that this recipe has been tried by many since I've posted it here. Great luck and please do stop through and let me know how it turned out. I'm thinking about making some for Christmas. I haven't had any in a while now.

[Darlene]

Thanks for this info. My girlfriend has been nagging the sh*t outta me to make her some. I'm gonna make it tomorrow and I hope she will enjoy, again......thanks you are a lifesaver.

[Vanessa]

Darlene, I sent you an email. Thanks for trying out the recipe. Please let me know how it turns out for you. Hope your friend enjoys it.

[Paula Cole]

Have been looking for a good Banana Pudding recipe for some time now. I'm going to enter it this weekend in a " Pudding Contest" at our local stockshow .
It sounds delicious ! Many Thanks ! Paula

[Vanessa]

Hello Paula, Wow! I'm honored! Sound like fun! Please let me know how the contest turns out. Thanks for stopping by and I look forward to hearing from you. Good Luck!

[paula]

Well out of 30 entries, I won 5th place with the banana pudding !
I was really excited !
Many thanks for such a sweet recipe.

[Vanessa]

WOW! Paula, this is wonderful news! CONGRATULATIONS! And out of 30 entries too! You go girl.

I'm glad the recipe worked out for you. It is my all time favorite dessert. It's been a pleasure! Do keep in touch.

[Cody (yo dog)]

I am going to try this one day!!! Thax for all the great directions!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

LUV
Cody (Yo Dog Dog)

[Lady]

Thanks Cody for stopping by, and you are so welcome. Do enjoy the recipe and let me know how it turns out.

Be well.

[micki from DC]

cant wait to try this

[Lady]

Thanks Micki for stopping by. Good luck with the recipe and please let me know how it turns out.

Peace
~Lady