Home-made Banana Pudding Recipe
Vanilla custard, layered with fresh sliced bananas, vanilla wafers, and toasted graham cracker, topped with whipped cream
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Ingredients
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Vanilla Custard
Layering Ingredients
Method
Prepare the Vanilla Custard
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Mix Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, cornstarch, and a pinch of salt until combined.
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Combine All Ingredients
Gradually add the sugar and cornstarch mixture to the tempered egg yolks, then pour the mixture back into the saucepan with the remaining milk.
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Cook the Custard
Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon, about 5-7 minutes.
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Add Vanilla
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Allow to cool slightly.
Assemble the Banana Pudding
- 7
Prepare the Bananas
Slice the ripe bananas into thin rounds, setting aside some slices for garnishing.
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Layer the Ingredients
In a large serving dish, start with a layer of vanilla wafers, then add a layer of sliced bananas, followed by a layer of the vanilla custard. Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with custard on top.
- 9
Prepare Graham Cracker Topping
Crush the graham crackers into small pieces and sprinkle them over the top layer of custard.
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Make Whipped Cream
In a mixing bowl, beat the heavy cream and powdered sugar together until soft peaks form.
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Top with Whipped Cream
Spread the whipped cream over the top of the pudding, and garnish with additional banana slices.
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Chill
Refrigerate the assembled banana pudding for at least 2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
