Description
A classic homemade banana pudding recipe with a creamy texture and rich flavors, offering a delightful balance between smooth pudding, tender banana slices, and crunchy vanilla wafers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large ripe bananas
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups milk
- 4 large egg yolks
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 box vanilla wafers
- Whipped cream (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Gradually stir in the milk until the mixture is smooth.
- Cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly until it thickens and comes to a boil.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks. Gradually whisk in about 1 cup of the hot milk mixture to temper the eggs.
- Pour the egg mixture back into the saucepan and cook for an additional 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Remove the pudding from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Let it cool slightly.
- Slice the ripe bananas and layer them with vanilla wafers in a serving dish.
- Pour the warm pudding over the banana and wafers, ensuring an even distribution.
- Refrigerate the banana pudding for at least 4 hours to allow it to set and chill.
- Before serving, garnish the pudding with whipped cream and additional banana slices for an extra touch of sweetness.
Notes
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Banana Pudding