Description
A classic dessert that combines creamy banana pudding, vanilla wafers, and fresh bananas, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 large egg yolks
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4–5 ripe bananas, sliced
- 1 box vanilla wafers
Instructions
- Combine the milk, sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring continuously until smooth and thickened (5-7 minutes).
- Whisk the egg yolks in a separate bowl and temper by adding hot mixture gradually while whisking.
- Pour the tempered yolk mixture back into the saucepan.
- Continue cooking for another 2 minutes while stirring, then remove from heat and stir in butter and vanilla until melted.
- Layer your serving dish with vanilla wafers, banana slices, and pudding mixture until all ingredients are used, finishing with pudding.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
Use ripe bananas for the best flavor. Ensure to temper the egg yolks properly to prevent curdling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: banana pudding, homemade dessert, classic recipe, family recipe