Description
This classic banana pudding recipe features layers of creamy vanilla pudding, fresh bananas, and crunchy vanilla wafers, topped with whipped cream for a delightful dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 3/4 cups milk
- 3 large egg yolks, beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 ripe bananas, sliced
- 1 box (11 oz) vanilla wafers
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together sugar, flour, and salt.
- Gradually whisk in milk and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until thickened and bubbly.
- Stir a small amount of the hot mixture into the beaten egg yolks, then return the egg mixture to the saucepan.
- Cook for 2 more minutes, stirring constantly, then remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
- In a 2-quart dish, layer half of the vanilla wafers, half of the banana slices, and half of the pudding mixture.
- Repeat layers, finishing with pudding on top.
- In a mixing bowl, beat heavy cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Spread whipped cream over the top of the pudding.
- Chill for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- For best flavor, use ripe bananas.
- You can substitute homemade pudding for store-bought if desired.
- This dessert can be made a day in advance for a more developed flavor.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 38
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 43
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 160
Keywords: banana pudding, classic dessert, vanilla pudding, easy banana pudding, homemade banana pudding, no-bake dessert