Gluten-Free Creamy Banana Pudding Recipe

Layers of silky vanilla custard, fresh sliced bananas, and crispy gluten-free vanilla wafers chilled into a cool, creamy dessert. Make it in a trifle dish to show off the layers, or in individual glasses for easy serving.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 15 min Total: 215 min Serves: 6

At a glance: This medium desserts recipe yields 6 servings in about 3h 35m (20 min prep, 15 min cook). It uses 11 ingredients — including whole milk, egg yolks, granulated sugar — and walks through 7 steps. Updated October 23, 2026. Browse more desserts recipes or return to all gluten-free recipes.

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Cross-Contamination Warning for Gluten-Free Creamy Banana Pudding Recipe: When preparing this desserts recipe, ensure your vanilla wafers are gluten-free. Cornstarch is naturally gluten-free; some brands recommend verifying the label for shared facility warnings. In a shared kitchen, avoid porous materials — wooden spoons, wooden cutting boards, and scratched non-stick pans can harbor gluten proteins even after washing. Prefer glass, metal, or silicone tools.

Gluten-Free Notes for Gluten-Free Creamy Banana Pudding Recipe: The key gluten-free substitution is using gluten-free vanilla wafers in place of standard cookies — check the label carefully as these can contain hidden gluten.

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Instructions

1 Whisk egg yolks, sugar, and cornstarch in a bowl until pale and smooth.
2 Heat milk in a saucepan over medium heat until just steaming. Slowly pour a third of the hot milk into the egg mixture, whisking constantly to temper.
3 Pour the tempered mixture back into the saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the custard thickens and bubbles (4–5 min). It should coat the back of a spoon.
4 Remove from heat. Stir in butter, vanilla, and salt until smooth. Press plastic wrap directly onto the custard surface and refrigerate 1–2 hours until cold.
5 Whip the heavy cream and powdered sugar to soft peaks.
6 Layer in a trifle dish or individual glasses: wafers on the bottom, then custard, then banana slices. Repeat. Finish with whipped cream and a few crushed wafers on top.
7 Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving so the wafers soften slightly into the custard.

Nutrition (per serving)

416

Calories

Protein

50g

Carbs

18g

Fat

Fiber

114mg

Sodium

Tips & Notes

The custard can be made a day ahead and refrigerated until assembly.
Add a few drops of banana extract to the custard for a more intense flavour.
GF vanilla wafers to look for: Kinnikinnick, Nana's, Mi-Del.

Common questions

How long does Gluten-Free Creamy Banana Pudding Recipe take?

Gluten-Free Creamy Banana Pudding Recipe takes about 3 hours 35 minutes, including resting time: 20 minutes to prep and 15 minutes to cook, for 6 servings.

What should I check before making Gluten-Free Creamy Banana Pudding Recipe with celiac disease?

Written with gluten-free ingredients. Use products labeled gluten-free, check labels, and ask your clinician about your own needs.

What cross-contamination risk is specific to Gluten-Free Creamy Banana Pudding Recipe?

Check whole milk, egg yolks, granulated sugar before they go into Gluten-Free Creamy Banana Pudding Recipe. Ensure your vanilla wafers are gluten-free. Cornstarch is naturally gluten-free; some brands recommend verifying the label for shared facility warnings. In a shared kitchen, avoid porous materials — wooden spoons, wooden cutting boards, and scratched non-stick pans can harbor gluten proteins even after washing. Prefer glass, metal, or silicone tools.

Which gluten-free swaps does Gluten-Free Creamy Banana Pudding Recipe use?

Gluten-Free Creamy Banana Pudding Recipe relies on cornstarch or arrowroot. Keep those gluten-free-labeled products in place of a gluten-containing flour or sauce. If the blend already lists xanthan gum, do not add a second binder unless this recipe says to.

How should leftover Gluten-Free Creamy Banana Pudding Recipe be stored?

The custard can be made a day ahead and refrigerated until assembly.

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