Description
This easy classic banana pudding recipe is a comforting and nostalgic dessert that’s perfect for any occasion. Layers of creamy pudding, ripe bananas, and vanilla wafers come together to create a delicious treat that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
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Pudding:
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups whole milk
- 4 large egg yolks, beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Additional Layers:
- 3–4 ripe bananas, sliced
- 1 box vanilla wafers
- 1 cup heavy cream, whipped
Instructions
- Make the pudding: In a saucepan, whisk together sugar, flour, and salt. Gradually whisk in milk. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes more. Remove from heat. Gradually stir about 1 cup of hot mixture into egg yolks; return all to the pan. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes more. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla. Cool slightly.
- Assemble the layers: In a serving dish, layer pudding, bananas, vanilla wafers, and whipped cream. Repeat layers. Refrigerate until serving.
Notes
- You can use store-bought vanilla pudding if you’re short on time.
- For a twist, try adding a layer of caramel or chocolate sauce between the pudding layers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
