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Banana Pudding

The ultimate banana pudding recipe!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 servings
Author: Rex

Ingredients

Vanilla Pudding

  • 2 1/2 cups whole milk
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 1 tbs butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla

Banana Pudding

  • 1 batch vanilla pudding - ingredients above
  • 1 11-12 oz box vanilla wafers
  • 5 medium bananas ripe
  • Whipped Cream

Instructions

Making the Vanilla Pudding

  • In a double boiler, combine the milk, sugar, cornstarch and salt. Whisk until the mixture begins to thicken.
  • While the milk mixture cooks, separate the egg yolks from the whites. The whites are not needed so you can save them by freezing them for use at a later time.
  • When the milk mixture begins to thicken. Slowly add a bit of the mixture to the egg yolks. This will temper the eggs so that they don't turn to scrambled eggs.
  • Mix and then pour the egg mixture back into the milk mixture. Make sure to keep whisking.
  • Cook until thickened and then add the vanilla and the butter. Mix together and set aside to cool.

Making the Banana Pudding

  • Slice the bananas into 1/4 inch rings.
  • Neatly arrange wafers into the bottom of a 8x8 or 9x9 dish. Make a single layer.
  • Top with 1/3-1/2 of the bananas.
  • Cover with 1/2 of the pudding.
  • Repeat the layers on more time.
  • Refrigerate for at least 4 hours. I suggest overnight for best results.
  • To serve, scoop out the desired portion and then top with whipped cream. Use an extra vanilla wafer for garnish.
  • Serve, Eat and Enjoy!