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Classic Banana Pudding

Classic Banana Pudding prepared dish

This classic banana pudding features layers of creamy vanilla custard, fresh bananas, and soft vanilla wafers. It's a delightful dessert that brings a taste of nostalgia to any gathering.

This recipe is american style, dessert, scaled for 6 servings, with 20 min prep and 30 min cook.

Prep: 20 min · Cook: 30 min · Total: 50 min · Serves: 6

Quick cooking notes

  • Core ingredients include milk, whipped cream, butter, vanilla extract.
  • Follow all 8 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
  • Ingredient quantities listed below are for 6 servings.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 cup whipped cream
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 3 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1.5 cups vanilla wafers
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 3 medium ripe bananas
  • 3 tbsp granulated sugar

Instructions

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine the milk, granulated sugar, cornstarch, and salt over medium heat.
  2. Stir the mixture continuously until it thickens and begins to bubble, about 10-15 minutes.
  3. Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and butter until well combined.
  4. Slice the ripe bananas into rounds and set aside.
  5. In a serving dish, layer the vanilla wafers, followed by a layer of banana slices, and then pour a layer of the custard over the top.
  6. Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with a layer of custard on top.
  7. Chill the banana pudding in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
  8. Top with whipped cream just before serving.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 280
  • Protein: 4 g
  • Fat: 10 g
  • Carbohydrates: 45 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Sugar: 18 g
  • Sodium: 150 mg

Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.

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