Banana Pudding Recipe
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Ingredients
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Pudding Base
Banana Layer
Whipped Topping
Graham Cracker Layer
Method
Prepare Pudding Base
- 1
Combine Dry Ingredients
In a medium saucepan, mix together the granulated sugar, cornstarch, and salt until well combined.
- 2
Add Milk
Gradually whisk in the milk to the dry ingredients, ensuring there are no lumps.
- 3
Cook Mixture
Over medium heat, cook the mixture while whisking constantly until it thickens and starts to bubble. This should take about 5-7 minutes.
- 4
Add Vanilla and Butter
Once thickened, remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and butter until fully melted and combined.
Assemble Banana Pudding
- 5
Slice Bananas
Peel and slice the ripe bananas into thin rounds.
- 6
Layer Ingredients
In a serving dish, start with a layer of graham crackers, followed by a layer of banana slices, then pour half of the pudding base over the bananas.
- 7
Repeat Layers
Repeat the layers with the remaining graham crackers, bananas, and pudding base.
Make Whipped Topping
- 8
Whip Cream
In a mixing bowl, pour in the heavy whipping cream and powdered sugar. Using an electric mixer, whip until stiff peaks form.
- 9
Top Pudding
Spread the whipped cream over the top layer of pudding and smooth it out with a spatula.
Chill and Serve
- 10
Refrigerate
Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight if possible, to allow flavors to meld and pudding to set.
- 11
Serve
Once chilled, serve the banana pudding in individual cups or bowls, and enjoy!
