Description
Banana pudding is a beloved dessert that has been a staple in Southern cuisine for generations. This creamy, comforting treat is a quintessential part of family gatherings, church potlucks, and summer picnics. The combination of ripe bananas, vanilla-infused pudding, and crunchy vanilla wafers creates a delightful harmony of flavors and textures that has made banana pudding a true American classic.
Ingredients
- 3 cup milk
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 4 ripe bananas, sliced
- 1 box (11 ounce) vanilla wafers
Instructions
1. Start by whisking together the sugar, flour, and salt in a saucepan.
2. Gradually pour in the milk, whisking constantly to prevent lumps from forming. Cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring frequently, until it thickens to a smooth, pudding-like consistency.
3. In a separate bowl, lightly beat the eggs. Temper the eggs by slowly pouring in a small amount of the hot pudding mixture while whisking constantly. Once tempered, pour the egg mixture back into the saucepan and cook for 2 more minutes, stirring continuously.
4. Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
5. In a serving dish, start by placing a layer of vanilla wafers on the bottom. Top with a layer of sliced bananas, followed by a generous amount of the vanilla pudding. Repeat these layers, finishing with a final layer of pudding.
6. Cover and refrigerate the banana pudding for at least 4 hours, or until chilled and set.
Notes
The key to the perfect banana pudding is allowing it to chill thoroughly before serving. This gives the flavors time to meld and the pudding to thicken to a creamy, luscious consistency. When ready to serve, you can top the chilled banana pudding with a dollop of whipped cream or a light meringue for an extra special touch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 100mg