Classic Banana Pudding
Dive into nostalgia with this creamy, dreamy Classic Banana Pudding, the ultimate Southern comfort dessert. Featuring layers of luscious homemade vanilla custard, ripe banana slices, and crunchy vanilla wafers, this recipe balances every bite with sweetness and texture. Topped with fluffy whipped cream for an extra touch of indulgence, this dessert is as beautiful as it is delicious. Perfect for family gatherings, potlucks, or cozy nights in, this no-bake treat is easy to prepare, using basic ingredients like whole milk, egg yolks, and real vanilla for that authentic homemade taste. Let it chill overnight to meld the flavors, then serve it topped with crumbled wafers for the perfect finishing touch. Classic Banana Pudding is a timeless dessert that’s sure to disappear fast!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups Whole milk
- 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
- 4 large Egg yolks
- 3 tablespoons Cornstarch
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 4 medium Bananas
- 1 box (about 11 oz) Vanilla wafers
- 1 cup Heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, whisk together the sugar, cornstarch, and salt.
Gradually add in the milk, whisking until smooth.
Set the saucepan over medium heat and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture starts to thicken, about 5-7 minutes.
In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks. Gradually add a few spoonfuls of the heated milk mixture to the yolks, one spoonful at a time, whisking constantly to temper them.
Pour the tempered egg yolks back into the saucepan and continue cooking while stirring constantly until the pudding thickens further, about 2-3 minutes.
Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and butter until fully incorporated. Let the pudding cool for 10-15 minutes.
While the pudding cools, slice the bananas into 1/4-inch rounds.
In a medium-sized serving dish or trifle bowl, create the first layer with vanilla wafers. Top the wafers with a layer of banana slices and then a layer of pudding.
Repeat the layering process until all ingredients are used, finishing with a layer of pudding on top.
Cover the dish with plastic wrap directly touching the surface of the pudding to prevent a skin from forming. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Before serving, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar in a bowl until soft peaks form.
Spread or pipe the whipped cream over the banana pudding and garnish with a few crumbled vanilla wafers, if desired.
Serve chilled and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4499 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 240.2 g | 308% | |
| Saturated Fat | 155.1 g | 776% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1128 mg | 376% | |
| Sodium | 1094 mg | 48% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 540.2 g | 196% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.6 g | 45% | |
| Total Sugars | 394.1 g | ||
| Protein | 50.6 g | 101% | |
| Vitamin D | 9.9 mcg | 49% | |
| Calcium | 1020 mg | 78% | |
| Iron | 3.2 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 2885 mg | 61% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
