Creamy Banana Pudding That Will Take You Back to Grandma's Kitchen
This nostalgic Banana Pudding is a delicious dessert that combines creamy layers, sweet bananas, and crunchy wafers.
Equipment
- Medium saucepan
- whisk
- mixing bowl
Ingredients
For the Pudding
- 2 cups whole milk for richest flavor and creaminess
- ½ cup granulated sugar adjust to taste
- ⅓ cup cornstarch for thickening
- ¼ teaspoon salt balances sweetness
- 3 large eggs whisk well
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter for richness
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract for aroma
For the Layers
- 3 ripe bananas for natural sweetness
- 12 ounces vanilla wafers for texture contrast
Instructions
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Combine the dry ingredients: In a medium saucepan, combine milk, sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Whisk until smooth.
- Temper the eggs: In a bowl, beat the eggs and gradually whisk in hot milk mixture. Pour back into saucepan.
- Cook the pudding: Stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbling gently, about 8-10 minutes.
- Stir in butter and vanilla: Remove from heat, stir in butter and vanilla until well blended.
- Layer the ingredients: In a dish, layer wafers, banana slices, and pudding. Repeat until ingredients are used.
- Cover and chill: Press plastic wrap onto the surface and chill for at least 4 hours.
- Serve and enjoy: Scoop portions and savor the delightful layers of flavor.
Notes
For best results, use fresh ripe bananas and allow sufficient chilling time for flavors to meld.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 6gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 140mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg
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