Southern banana pudding is a cherished dessert that dates back to its first known mention in an 1878 New York Times column.

And it’s not just Alabama. You’ll find it in old family recipe books from the Carolinas, the Delta, and beyond. My mother-in-law in East Tennessee grew up only ever knowing warm banana pudding.

Directions. Make the pastry cream: Heat milk in a saucepan over medium heat until bubbles form around the edge. Remove from heat. In a medium bowl, whisk together yolks, sugar and cornstarch.

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Pumpkin spice may be hitting the shelves, but Birmingham is boiling. The heat index nearly got up to 110°F the other day, so the South is still in its icebox cake and no-bake pie era—unless ...