Description
A nostalgic, creamy banana pudding layered with tender bananas and crunchy vanilla wafers, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 large egg yolks
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 to 4 ripe bananas, sliced
- 1 box vanilla wafers
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine the milk, sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Whisk until smooth and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks. Gradually add a small amount of the hot milk mixture to the yolks while whisking. Pour the yolk mixture back into the saucepan and stir continuously.
- Cook for another minute, then remove from heat. Stir in butter and vanilla extract until melted. Let cool before layering with bananas and wafers.
Notes
Layer banana pudding in a clear dish for a beautiful presentation. Use lemon juice on banana slices to prevent browning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: banana pudding, dessert, family gathering, nostalgic dessert