Classic Banana Pudding
A creamy and nostalgic dessert made with layers of ripe bananas, vanilla pudding, and wafers.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 large egg yolks
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 ripe bananas, sliced
- 1 box vanilla wafers
- Whipped cream (for topping)
Instructions
- Whisk the base ingredients in a saucepan together the milk, sugar, flour, and salt.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until it thickens and bubbles.
- Prepare the egg yolks in a separate bowl by whisking until well combined.
- Temper the egg yolks by slowly adding some of the hot mixture and then pouring it back into the saucepan.
- Cook for an additional 2 minutes, then stir in the butter and vanilla.
- Layer the vanilla wafers, sliced bananas, and pudding in a serving dish.
- Top with whipped cream before serving.
Notes
Whisk the mixture diligently while heating to avoid lumps. For variations, try adding nuts, using different cookies, or experimenting with flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 240mg
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