Banana Pudding
Creamy, dreamy, and packed with nostalgic flavor, this classic banana pudding is a dessert that never goes out of style. With layers of vanilla wafers, ripe bananas, and silky homemade custard, it's comfort food at its finest.
Banana Pudding
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Servings: 6
Ingredients:
3 ripe bananas, sliced
2 cups milk
½ cup sugar
3 tbsp cornstarch
3 egg yolks
1 tsp vanilla extract
¼ tsp salt
30 vanilla wafers
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Directions:
Add sugar, cornstarch, and salt into the saucepan and heat it.
Whisk in milk until smooth. Cook for 5 minutes.
Add egg yolks to the small bowl and whisk to combine.
Add hot milk mixture to the egg yolks and return to the saucepan and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
Add vanilla wafers, banana slices, and custard into the dish.
Cover and chill the pudding in the refrigerator for at least 2 hrs.
Serve!
Nutrition:
Calories 250, Protein 4g, Carbohydrates 40g, Fat 6g, Fiber 2g
Cooking Tips:
Temper your eggs slowly to avoid scrambling—add the hot milk gradually while whisking constantly.
Keep the heat medium-low while thickening the custard to prevent scorching.
For best flavor, use ripe but firm bananas so they hold their shape and add just the right sweetness.
Serving Suggestions:
Serve in a trifle dish for a beautiful presentation, or scoop into individual mason jars for a picnic-ready twist.
Top with freshly whipped cream and crushed vanilla wafers just before serving for extra texture and flair.
Want a warm version? Try serving it shortly after assembling—some folks swear by it!
I hope this recipe brings a little joy to your kitchen! Let me know how it turns out in the comments—I'd love to hear from you!
