Banana Pudding in a Mason Jar

Banana Pudding is a must-have southern dessert staple, and when you serve it in a Mason jar? Welllllll that just takes it to a whole ‘nother ‘nana puddin’ level of southern deliciousness.

My friend sent me this recipe and after reading it I realized that she had written the perfect country & western song dessert.

If you’re looking for a super simple recipe that doesn’t take a ton of effort, you’re going to love this Banana Pudding in a Mason Jar.

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Banana Pudding in a Mason Jar

An Old-fashioned banana pudding recipe gets even more southern by serving in a Mason jar!

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword banana, banana pudding, dessert, desserts, mason jar, pudding, southern

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes minutes

Total Time 30 minutes minutes

Servings 6 pint-size jars

Author Beth

Ingredients

• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• ¼ cup cornstarch
• 2 1/2 cups 2% milk
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 3 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 8 ounces vanilla wafers
• 4 large bananas

Instructions

• Whisk the sugar and cornstarch together in medium saucepan.
• Add in the milk and heavy cream slowly while stirring to eliminate any lumps.
• Cook over medium heat until thick, whisking continuously. This should take about 6-10 minutes.
• Remove pan from heat.
• Whisk the eggs and vanilla together.
• While whisking the pudding quickly, slowly pour the egg mixture into the pan. Stir continuously to prevent the eggs from scrambling!
• Return the pan to heat and cook until thick and bubbly, and then remove from heat.
• Layer Mason jars or small dessert bowls with vanilla wafers, pudding and bananas.
• Serve, and enjoy!

Notes

Note: If you don’t have time to make homemade banana pudding, a box of french vanilla Jello pudding will work!

To get pronounced layers, chill banana pudding before adding to jars.

It may also be necessary to use more vanilla wafers and/or bananas, or cut the bananas up into smaller pieces to make them easier to layer. Another option would be to crush/crumble the wafers.

I really love this dessert because it reminds me of my childhood. My aunt Patsy made a world-renowned Banana Pudding, and she brought it to every family gathering at my Granny’s house. So many fun memories are associated with banana pudding. It should really have its own holiday, don’t you think?

Plus, who doesn’t like to eat out of a jar? There’s something totally fun and unique about scooping out bite after bite! I just love it!