Summertime in the South means cookouts, family reunions and weekend gatherings – and you can bet banana pudding will always find its way to the table. There’s something nostalgic and comforting about this sweet, creamy dessert and those delicious layers always feel like home.

Banana pudding has been showing up at Southern gatherings for generations. It’s super easy to make, tastes absolutely delicious and is always a hit with guests of all ages. And no matter how full folks are after the meal, someone always finds room for a spoonful of pudding.