Peanut Butter Banana Pudding
Creamy, indulgent, and packed with nostalgia, Peanut Butter Banana Pudding is a delightful twist on the classic Southern dessert. This recipe layers velvety homemade peanut butter pudding, ripe banana slices, and crunchy vanilla wafers for a dessert that’s as comforting as it is irresistible. Featuring bold peanut butter flavor balanced with the natural sweetness of bananas, it's topped with a cloud of whipped cream and optional chopped peanuts for extra texture. Perfect for everything from family gatherings to weeknight treats, this no-bake dessert is quick to prepare and tastes even better after chilling, giving the layers time to meld into a truly decadent creation. Refrigerate, serve chilled, and get ready to savor every spoonful!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 ripe bananas
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 3 cups whole milk
- 0.75 cup smooth peanut butter
- 1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup whipped cream
- 20 pieces vanilla wafers
- 0.25 cup chopped peanuts (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Peel and slice the bananas into thin rounds and set them aside.
In a medium saucepan, whisk together the granulated sugar and cornstarch until combined.
Gradually pour in the milk, whisking constantly to dissolve the sugar and cornstarch.
Cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it begins to thicken and bubble (about 5-7 minutes).
Once thickened, reduce the heat to low and whisk in the peanut butter until it is fully incorporated and smooth.
Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
Let the pudding cool slightly for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent a skin from forming.
In a serving dish or individual cups, layer the banana slices, vanilla wafers, and peanut butter pudding alternately. Start with a layer of pudding, followed by bananas, then wafers, and repeat until all components are used.
Cover the pudding with plastic wrap, pressing the wrap directly onto the surface to prevent skin from forming.
Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld and the pudding to set.
Before serving, top with whipped cream and sprinkle with chopped peanuts for added texture and flavor, if desired.
Serve chilled and enjoy this decadent Peanut Butter Banana Pudding!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3391 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 177.6 g | 228% | |
| Saturated Fat | 63.8 g | 319% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 130 mg | 43% | |
| Sodium | 1121 mg | 49% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 383.2 g | 139% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 27.8 g | 99% | |
| Total Sugars | 254.2 g | ||
| Protein | 85.3 g | 171% | |
| Vitamin D | 8.7 mcg | 43% | |
| Calcium | 973 mg | 75% | |
| Iron | 6.5 mg | 36% | |
| Potassium | 3102 mg | 66% | |
*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.
