Old Fashioned Banana Pudding
A nostalgic and creamy dessert combining layers of banana, custard, and vanilla wafers, bringing back sweet childhood memories.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 215 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ripe bananas
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups milk
- 3 large egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Vanilla wafers
- Whipped cream (for topping)
Instructions
- Combine dry ingredients: In a saucepan, mix the sugar, flour, and salt. Slowly add the milk while stirring to avoid lumps.
- Thicken the mixture: Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens.
- Temper the egg yolks: In a separate bowl, beat the egg yolks and then slowly temper them with the hot mixture before returning it to the saucepan.
- Finish the pudding: Cook for another 2-3 minutes, then remove from heat. Stir in vanilla extract and butter.
- Layer the ingredients: In a serving dish, layer vanilla wafers, sliced bananas, and the pudding mixture. Repeat layers and finish with whipped cream on top.
- Chill before serving: Refrigerate for a few hours before serving.
Notes
Use ripe bananas for the best sweetness. Add whipped cream just before serving to maintain its texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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