Delight your taste buds with this classic Banana Pudding recipe! Layers of creamy pudding, sliced bananas, and vanilla wafers come together to create a deliciously nostalgic dessert that’s perfect for any occasion. Follow this easy recipe to whip up a batch of this comforting treat!
Ingredients for Banana Pudding:
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups whole milk
- 3 large egg yolks
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 box vanilla wafers
- 4 ripe bananas, sliced
- Whipped cream, for topping
How to Make Banana Pudding:
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together the sugar, flour, and salt. Gradually whisk in the milk until smooth.
- Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until the mixture thickens and boils, about 10 minutes.
- In a small bowl, whisk the egg yolks. Gradually whisk in about 1/2 cup of the hot milk mixture.
- Gradually whisk the egg mixture back into the saucepan. Cook, whisking constantly, for an additional 2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Layer the bottom of a 2-quart baking dish with vanilla wafers. Top with a layer of sliced bananas. Pour half of the pudding mixture over the bananas.
- Repeat the layers with remaining wafers, bananas, and pudding.
- Cover and chill for at least 4 hours, or overnight.
- Before serving, top with whipped cream.
About the Main Ingredients:
- Bananas: Ripe bananas add a natural sweetness and a creamy texture to the pudding. They also complement the vanilla flavor of the wafers and pudding.
- Vanilla Wafers: These crispy cookies soften in the pudding, adding a delightful texture and a hint of vanilla flavor.
- Pudding Mixture: Made with sugar, flour, milk, and egg yolks, the pudding mixture is cooked on the stovetop until thickened. It provides a creamy and rich base for the dessert.
- Whipped Cream: The final touch to the banana pudding, whipped cream adds a light and airy texture, balancing out the sweetness of the pudding and bananas.
Enjoy the comforting flavors of this classic Banana Pudding, a timeless dessert that’s sure to please everyone!
