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Creamy Southern Banana Pudding Ice Cream: A Nostalgic Frozen Treat

A delicious homemade banana ice cream that captures the comforting flavors of Southern banana pudding in a frozen treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 8 scoops
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Bananas
  • 2 pieces ripe bananas, mashed
Heavy Cream
  • 2 cups heavy cream
Sweetened Condensed Milk
  • 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
Vanilla Extract
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Banana Extract (optional)
  • 1/2 tsp banana extract (optional) for extra banana flavor
Crushed Vanilla Wafers
  • 1 cup crushed vanilla wafers
Salt
  • Pinch pinch of salt

Method
 

  1. Mix mashed bananas, condensed milk, vanilla, banana extract (if using), and salt until smooth.
  2. Whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form and fold into banana mixture.
  3. Fold in crushed vanilla wafers, saving some for topping.
  4. Pour into a container, top with remaining wafers, and freeze for 4–6 hours.
  5. Scoop and serve, optionally topping with whipped cream or sliced bananas.

Notes

For a creamier texture, let the ice cream sit at room temperature for a few minutes before scooping.