Pour sweetened condensed milk and these 3 ingredients over sliced ripe bananas into a pie plate for a creamy indulgence

For picky eaters, you can skip the cinnamon or reduce it to just a tiny pinch so the banana and vanilla flavors stand out more. If your crew loves extra texture, sprinkle 1–2 tablespoons of mini chocolate chips or finely chopped pecans over the bananas before you pour on the sweetened condensed milk mixture.

A handful of crushed vanilla wafers or graham crackers on top after baking adds a fun crunch that kids usually adore. To make it a bit lighter, you can use fat-free sweetened condensed milk, though the texture will be slightly less rich. For a stronger caramel flavor, let the pudding bake until the edges are a deeper golden brown, watching closely so it doesn’t burn.

Food safety tips: Always use fresh, uncracked eggs and avoid tasting the custard mixture before it’s baked, since it contains raw egg. Bake until the center is mostly set with only a slight jiggle and the internal temperature of the custard reaches at least 160°F (71°C) if you’d like to check with a thermometer.

Let the dessert cool out of the oven before refrigerating; store leftovers covered in the fridge and enjoy within 3 days, reheating individual portions gently in the microwave if you prefer it warm.