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Gluten Free Banana Pudding

An easy, no-bake dessert with layers of gluten-free vanilla wafers, sliced bananas, and creamy homemade vanilla pudding.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: best gluten free banana pudding recipe, gluten free banana pudding, gluten free pudding
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
chilling time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings

Equipment

  • 8 by 8 baking dish
  • medium saucepan
  • whisk
  • spatula

Ingredients

  • 3 cups milk
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • 3 large egg yolks
  • 4 tbsp cornstarch
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 50 Gluten-free vanilla wafers plus 8- 10 crushed wafers
  • 2-3 large bananas sliced into ½ inch rounds

Instructions

Gluten-free pudding

  • In a medium saucepan whisk milk, sugar, egg yolks, cornstarch, and salt. Heat on medium heat stirring every couple of minutes until thickened (9-10 minutes).
    Turn off the heat and stir in the vanilla and butter.

Assembly

  • In the baking dish, layer vanilla wafers on the bottom (about 25) and then half of the banana slices.
    Pour half of the pudding mixture over the top then spread it out with a spatula.
    Repeat the layers with vanilla wafers, banana slices, and pudding, then top with crushed wafers.
    Alternatively, you can use individual cups. Layer 3-4 vanilla wafers, 4 banana slices, then pour pudding over to cover. Repeat those layers.
  • Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours prior to serving.
  • Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.