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Nutter Butter Banana Pudding Recipe from Scratch

Published: Jul 30, 2021 Last Updated: Oct 13, 2022 by Marye 1473 words. | About 8 minutes to read this article.

Homemade banana pudding from scratch that takes this classic southern dessert a step further with a layer of Nutter Butter Peanut Butter Cookies instead of Nilla Wafers.
Total time 20 minutes
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Homemade vanilla pudding is layered with ripe bananas and Nutter Butter cookies for the ultimate comfort food - and a peanut butter lover's dream!

Next time try it with homemade peanut butter cookies instead!

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  • ❤️ Why you'll love it
  • 🧾 Ingredients
  • 🔪 Instructions
  • 🥫 Storage
  • 💭 Tips
  • 👩‍🍳 FAQs
  • 📚 Related recipes
  • 📞 The last word
  • Nutter Butter Banana Pudding Recipe
  • 💬 Comments

❤️ Why you'll love it

  • From scratch pudding has so much more flavor than pudding mix and is extra rich and creamy.
  • Folding in the egg whites makes it light and fluffy - almost like a mousse.
  • Peanut butter and banana are a classic combination!

This update on southern banana pudding is irresistible! The sweet, creamy custard, lightened by folding in the egg whites, is the perfect balance to the salty, crunchy Nutter Butter cookies.

🧾 Ingredients

Ingredients for Nutter Butter Banana Pudding
  • The original banana pudding recipe calls for 'Nilla Wafers. You can use vanilla wafers instead of Nutter Butters if you like.
  • If you don't wish to use separated eggs you can use the whole eggs instead.

🔪 Instructions

Note: This is an overview of the instructions. The full instructions are in the green recipe card below.

Step by step images showing how to make this easy banana pudding.
  1. Mix dry ingredients & whisk in evaporated milk. Microwave til thick.
  2. Carefully beat in egg yolks. Microwave 2 minutes. Stir in butter and vanilla.
  3. Fold in stiffly beaten egg whites.
  4. Layer Nutter Butter cookies and bananas in a serving dish. Cover with the warm custard. Sprinkle top of pudding with crushed cookies if desired. Cover and chill.

🥫 Storage

Cover the banana pudding tightly with plastic wrap or put in an airtight container and refrigerate about 3 days. After that the Nutter Butter cookies get super soggy and the pudding gets a little watery.

We've never had it last past day one.

This classic dessert does not freeze well at all.

Overhead shot of a pan of Nutter Butter banana pudding for featured image.

💭 Tips

Expert Tip: If using the uncooked egg whites bothers you you can use pasteurized egg whites or just use the whole egg instead of separating them. Be extra careful about tempering the eggs because the egg white will cook if you add the eggs when they are still cold.

  • I like to save a couple of cookies to crumble on the top.
  • If you want just the original banana pudding use vanilla wafters instead of the Nutter Butter cookies.
  • You can make this in a deep bowl instead of a 13x9-inch pan and use more layers. Depending on the size of the bowl you may need to double the recipe. I like it with just the one layer of cookies, then bananas, then custard.
  • The evaporated milk creates the extra creamy pudding texture but if you would prefer to use milk you can. It will not be as creamy.
  • Mix everything in a heatproof bowl that you can use in the microwave..

👩‍🍳 FAQs

How do you temper eggs?

Whisk the hot milk mixture into the beaten egg a little at a time until the egg mixture is nearly as warm as the milk mixture. Now carefully pour the egg mixture into the milk mixture whisking constantly.

Why do you temper eggs?

If you add the cold or room temperature eggs to the hot milk mixture without tempering the eggs will cook and you'll have pieces of scrambled egg in your custard.

How long do bananas last in banana pudding?

When you peel and slice bananas and they are exposed to air they will brown very quickly. Once you've sliced them get the custard over them as soon as possible.

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📚 Related recipes

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📞 The last word

One of my favorite sandwiches when I was little was peanut butter, Marshmallow Fluff, and banana on toast. Even then I liked to have contrast in the food I ate — sweet, salty, crunchy, rich, creamy, sticky... you name it. I took that sandwich for lunch every single day.

I never ever got tired of it. Back then there wasn't such a thing as unhealthy food. You just ate what your mom gave you and no dessert until you had eaten dinner, including the vegetables and glass of milk.

No one asked what you wanted to drink — the choice was always milk or water. When you got to be a teenager you could choose sweet tea as well.

No one asked what you wanted to eat, either.

You got a hunk of meat, some corn or potatoes, some cooked vegetable like broccoli, and salad. A plate with several slices of Wonderbread was on the table, along with butter, and hot sauce. At my house there might be dessert but it wasn't likely because Mom was not an enthusiastic cook.

I can't tell you the first time I had banana pudding because I don't remember. I imagine it was well into my teens since it wasn't something on my mother's normal menu. I don't know but it became something on my menu for sure.

How many ways can you make a banana pudding? Hundreds - and it's almost always good.

The other day we were in the store and saw a display of Oreos and Nutter Butters. My husband says it was his idea and I say it was mine but whichever one thought of it is brilliant. (Me).

Banana pudding with Nutter Butters instead of 'Nilla Wafers. .

Yum.

Banana pudding pie is another variation you'll love!

If you click on the number of servings in the recipe card you can adjust the measurements up or down for the exact number of servings you need. Don't forget that you can click on "add to collection" to save it to your own, private recipe box!

If you love this recipe please give it 5 stars! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Nutter Butter Banana Pudding Recipe

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Homemade banana pudding from scratch that takes this classic southern dessert a step further with a layer of Nutter Butter Peanut Butter Cookies instead of Nilla Wafers.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American - Southern,American - Vintage
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings:10 servings
Calories:506
Author:Marye Audet-White
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Equipment Needed

  • 13x9-inch pan
  • 4 quart mixing bowl

Ingredients

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon flour
  • 24- ounces evaporated milk, 2 cans
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 6 tablespoons butter, cut in chunks
  • ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 4 bananas
  • 24 Nutter Butter Cookies, (or so)

Optional Topping ( or use Cool Whip)

  • ½ cup whipping cream
  • 4 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract

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Instructions

Step one

  • Separate the eggs and set whites aside.
  • Whisk the egg yolks until the are well blended.
  • Set aside.

Step two

  • Mix together ¾ cup sugar, flour, and cornstarch in a microwave safe large bowl.
  • Slowly add the evaporated milk, whisking until well blended and smooth.
  • Microwave on high for about nine minutes, whisking every few minutes, until the mixture thickens.
  • Add a little of the hot mixture to the egg yolks, whisking constantly. (tempering eggs)
  • Add the yolks back into the pudding, whisking constantly to keep the eggs from curdling.
  • Put back into the microwave and cook for 2 more minutes, whisking a couple of times.
  • Remove from heat and add the butter. Whisk until it is mixed well.
  • Stir in the vanilla.
  • Cover with a piece of buttered waxed paper.
  • Cool.

Step three

  • Add the egg whites and cream of tartar to the bowl of an electric mixer.
  • Slowly add the ¼ cup sugar while beating and beat until the whites are glossy and thick.
  • Add ⅓ of the egg whites into the pudding and fold in gently.
  • Add the remaining egg whites and fold in thoroughly until the two mixtures are completely mixed.

Step four

  • Starting with the pudding, add a very thin layer to the bottom of the serving dish.
  • Top with Nutter Butter cookies.
  • Top with sliced banana.
  • Add a layer of pudding and repeat the layers, ending with the pudding.
  • Cover and chill.

Whipped Cream

  • Beat the cream until the mixture starts to thicken.
  • Slowly add sugar, beating constantly until soft peaks form.
  • Taste and adjust flavor.

To serve

  • Cover the pudding with the whipped cream.
  • Sprinkle with crumbled cookies.

Notes

Expert Tip: If using the uncooked egg whites bothers you you can use pasteurized egg whites or just use the whole egg instead of separating them. Be extra careful about tempering the eggs because the egg white will cook if you add the eggs when they are still cold.
  • I like to save a couple of cookies to crumble on the top.
  • If you want just the original banana pudding use vanilla wafters instead of the Nutter Butter cookies.
  • You can make this in a deep bowl instead of a 13x9-inch pan and use more layers. Depending on the size of the bowl you may need to double the recipe. I like it with just the one layer of cookies, then bananas, then custard.
  • The evaporated milk creates the extra creamy pudding texture but if you would prefer to use milk you can. It will not be as creamy.
  • Mix everything in a heatproof bowl that you can use in the microwave.

Nutrition Facts

Calories: 506kcal | Carbohydrates: 68g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 278mg | Potassium: 421mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 47g | Vitamin A: 578IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 191mg | Iron: 1mg

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    First published September 9, 2014. Last updated July 30, 2021 for better images and readability.

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    Comments

    1. David

      July 31, 2021 at 1:33 pm

      Marye,
      Love your site and recipes. On this bananna pudding recipe, when you hit print it goes to the top of the post, not to the print format.

      Reply
      • Marye

        July 31, 2021 at 6:58 pm

        Hi David, I've had one or two other people with that issue and it was usually their firewall or browser. I had a couple of people test and it worked for them. Here's the link to the printable recipe https://www.restlesschipotle.com/wprm_print/38799

    2. Joy Planck

      July 26, 2019 at 10:11 am

      I get so frustrated at how difficult it is (even in restaurants that tout "home cooking" to find a really homemade banana pudding! We're a homemade puddin' loving family and I look forward to trying this recipe! The toasted marshmallow syrup, I'm thinking, is GENIUS! Can't wait!

      Reply
      • Marye

        July 27, 2019 at 1:48 pm

        I know, right? It's crazy how much homemade banana pudding starts with a box of instant pudding! I hope you like it...Let me know!

    3. Kristen

      September 10, 2014 at 10:30 am

      This is all kinds of brilliant! I love nutter butters!

      Reply
    4. Renée J. (RJ Flamingo)

      September 10, 2014 at 7:49 am

      Dude! Seriously?!? This is so over the top deliciousness waiting to happen in my kitchen!

      Reply

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