Banana Pudding Recipe
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Ingredients
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Pudding Base
Assembly
Method
Pudding Base Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Bananas
Peel and slice 3 medium bananas. Set aside.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a medium saucepan, whisk together 3 tablespoons of granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons of cornstarch, and a pinch of salt.
- 3
Combine Milk and Cream
Gradually whisk in 2 cups of milk and 1 cup of heavy cream into the dry mixture until smooth.
- 4
Cook the Mixture
Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook the mixture, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil and continue to cook until thickened (about 5 minutes).
- 5
Add Flavor
Once thickened, remove from heat and stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Fold in the sliced bananas gently.
Assembly
- 6
Layer the Ingredients
In a large serving dish, start by placing a layer of vanilla wafers at the bottom.
- 7
Add Pudding
Pour half of the banana pudding mixture over the wafers.
- 8
Repeat Layers
Add another layer of vanilla wafers, followed by the remaining banana pudding mixture.
- 9
Top with Whipped Topping
Spread 2 cups of whipped topping evenly over the final layer of banana pudding.
- 10
Garnish
Slice the additional banana and arrange the slices on top of the whipped topping for decoration.