Classic Banana Pudding
A creamy and indulgent banana pudding layered with vanilla wafers and ripe bananas, perfect for any gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 145 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bananas
- 1 box vanilla wafers
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 egg yolk
Instructions
- Prepare the base mixture by combining the milk, sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a saucepan.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly for 5-7 minutes until it thickens.
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and egg yolk until incorporated.
- Layer the serving dish with vanilla wafers, sliced bananas, and pudding; repeat until the dish is filled.
- Whip the heavy cream to soft peaks and spread it over the assembled pudding.
- Chill for at least 120 minutes before serving.
Notes
Try adding a splash of bourbon or rum for a richer flavor, and don’t forget to toss banana slices in lemon juice to prevent browning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
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