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Mason Jar Banana Pudding Recipe

Creamy homemade banana pudding layered with fresh bananas, Nilla wafers, and whipped cream.
Prep Time 18 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

Banana Pudding

  • 2 large eggs
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 1/2 cups 2% milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 ripe banana mashed
  • 1 ripe banana sliced
  • 1 cup Nilla wafers

Homemade Whipped Cream

  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar

Instructions
 

  • Whisk the eggs in a large bowl and set aside.
  • In a pot over medium heat, add flour, sugar, salt, milk, and vanilla extract. Whisk continuously until the mixture comes to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low and continue whisking until slightly thickened.
  • Slowly add a few tablespoons of the hot pudding mixture into the eggs while whisking constantly to temper the eggs.
  • Pour the combined mixture back into the pot and cook over medium heat until it reaches a gentle boil, whisking continuously.
  • Remove from heat and stir in mashed banana and sweetened condensed milk.
  • Transfer pudding to a container and let cool at room temperature for 30 minutes, then refrigerate for 3–4 hours until fully chilled.
  • Whip heavy cream and sugar on high speed until thick and fluffy. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Layer mason jar banana pudding by adding pudding, banana slices, Nilla wafers, and whipped cream into jars. Repeat layers.
  • Top with a banana slice and wafer. Let sit 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Serve in bowls or cups if mason jars aren’t available