My Best Banana Pudding Dessert
Creamy, luscious, and undeniably comforting, My Best Banana Pudding Dessert is a homemade classic that brings layers of flavor and nostalgia to every bite. Featuring a rich, velvety custard made from scratch with whole milk, egg yolks, and a touch of vanilla, this recipe strikes the perfect balance of sweetness and silkiness. Slices of ripe bananas and crispy vanilla wafer cookies create delightful textural contrasts, while a chilled rest in the refrigerator lets the flavors meld beautifully. With just 20 minutes of prep time, this no-bake dessert is easy to assemble and perfect for feeding a crowd. Top it off with fluffy whipped cream and extra banana slices for a show-stopping presentation. Whether for a family gathering or indulgent treat, this banana pudding is sure to become your go-to dessert recipe!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups Whole milk
- 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.25 cup All-purpose flour
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 4 large Egg yolks
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 4 medium Bananas (ripe, but firm)
- 40 pieces Vanilla wafer cookies
- 1 cup Whipped cream (optional, for topping)
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, whisk together the sugar, flour, and salt.
Slowly add the milk to the saucepan while whisking to ensure the dry ingredients dissolve without lumps.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook, whisking constantly, until the mixture is thickened and begins to bubble (about 5–7 minutes).
In a small bowl, lightly beat the egg yolks. Gradually add about 1/2 cup of the hot milk mixture into the yolks to temper them, whisking constantly to prevent curdling.
Pour the tempered egg yolk mixture back into the saucepan with the remaining milk mixture. Cook for an additional 2–3 minutes, stirring constantly, until the custard thickens further.
Remove the saucepan from heat, then stir in the vanilla extract and butter until fully incorporated.
Allow the custard to cool for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent a skin from forming.
While the custard is cooling, peel and slice the bananas into coins.
In a 9x9-inch baking dish or individual serving dishes, layer the vanilla wafers, sliced bananas, and custard. Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with a layer of custard on top.
Cover the dish with plastic wrap, pressing it directly onto the surface of the pudding to prevent a skin from forming. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight for best results.
Before serving, optionally top with whipped cream and a few extra vanilla wafers or banana slices for garnish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3611 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 161.1 g | 207% | |
| Saturated Fat | 95.3 g | 476% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 957 mg | 319% | |
| Sodium | 1721 mg | 75% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 510.1 g | 185% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.1 g | 75% | |
| Total Sugars | 302.6 g | ||
| Protein | 31.8 g | 64% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.8 mcg | 9% | |
| Calcium | 363 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 4.4 mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 2132 mg | 45% | |
*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.
