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Classic Banana Pudding

Layers of homemade vanilla custard, vanilla wafers, sliced bananas, and whipped cream chilled until creamy and cake-like.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups whole milk
  • 4 large egg yolks
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 11 ounces vanilla wafers
  • 4 to 5 ripe bananas sliced
  • 1 cup cold heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract for the whipped cream

Equipment

  • 3-quart trifle dish or 9x13-inch dish
  • Medium saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Hand mixer (for the whipped cream)
  • Plastic wrap

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Whisk the sugar, flour, and salt, then whisk in the milk and egg yolks.
  2. Step 2: Cook, whisking constantly, until thickened and bubbling.
  3. Step 3: Stir in the butter and vanilla and cool with plastic wrap on the surface.
  4. Step 4: Layer the wafers, bananas, and custard three times.
  5. Step 5: Whip the cream with the powdered sugar and vanilla and spread on top.
  6. Step 6: Chill for at least 4 hours before serving.
  7. Tip: Overnight is best.