Banana Pudding Recipe
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Ingredients
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Pudding Base
Banana Layer
Whipped Cream Topping
Garnish
Method
Pudding Preparation
- 1
Combine Dry Ingredients
In a medium saucepan, whisk together granulated sugar, all-purpose flour, and salt until well mixed.
- 2
Add Milk
Gradually add the milk to the dry ingredients, whisking continuously to avoid lumps.
- 3
Cook the Mixture
Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook the mixture, stirring constantly, until it thickens and starts to bubble (about 5-7 minutes).
- 4
- 5
Add Vanilla
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Set aside to cool.
Banana Layer Assembly
- 6
Slice the Bananas
Peel and slice the ripe bananas into thin rounds.
- 7
Layer the Bananas
In a trifle dish or serving bowl, place a layer of sliced bananas at the bottom.
Whipped Cream Preparation
- 8
Whip the Cream
In a mixing bowl, combine heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Using a hand mixer or stand mixer, whip the cream until stiff peaks form.
Assembling the Banana Pudding
- 9
Combine Layers
Pour half of the cooled pudding over the banana layer, then add a layer of Nilla wafers followed by more banana slices.
- 10
Repeat Layers
Repeat the layering process with the remaining pudding, bananas, and wafers.
- 11
Top with Whipped Cream
Spread the whipped cream evenly on top of the last layer.
- 12
Garnish
Garnish with additional sliced bananas and crushed Nilla wafers if desired.