Description
Banana Pudding is a classic, comforting dessert made with creamy vanilla pudding, sweet bananas, and crunchy vanilla wafers. This easy-to-make dessert is perfect for gatherings and brings a satisfying balance of textures and flavors.
Ingredients
- 3 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 large eggs (beaten)
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 4 ripe bananas (sliced)
- 1 box (11 oz) vanilla wafers
- Whipped cream (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Make the pudding: In a medium saucepan, combine the milk, sugar, flour, and salt over medium heat. Stir constantly until the mixture begins to thicken and bubble, about 5-7 minutes.
- Temper the eggs: In a separate bowl, beat the eggs. Gradually pour a small amount of the hot milk mixture into the eggs while whisking constantly to temper them.
- Combine the eggs with the milk mixture: Slowly pour the egg mixture back into the saucepan, whisking constantly. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until thickened to your desired consistency.
- Add the vanilla and butter: Remove from heat, stir in the vanilla extract and butter until fully combined. Let the pudding cool for 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Assemble the banana pudding: In a 9×9-inch baking dish, layer the vanilla wafers, followed by banana slices, then pour half of the pudding mixture over the top. Repeat the layers with the remaining wafers, bananas, and pudding.
- Chill the pudding: Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight.
- Serve: Top with whipped cream (optional) and additional banana slices or crushed wafers for garnish.
Notes
- For added flavor, drizzle melted chocolate or add cocoa powder for a chocolate twist.
- For a tropical version, add shredded coconut to the pudding mixture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
