Banana Pudding Recipe
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Ingredients
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Pudding Base
Assembly
Method
Pudding Base Preparation
- 1
Combine Dry Ingredients
In a medium saucepan, combine granulated sugar, flour, and salt. Mix well.
- 2
Add Milk
Gradually whisk in the milk until the mixture is smooth and free of lumps.
- 3
Cook Mixture
Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens and comes to a gentle boil. This should take about 5-7 minutes.
- 4
- 5
Combine Yolks with Pudding
Slowly whisk the tempered yolks back into the pudding mixture in the saucepan. Continue to cook for another 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
- 6
- 7
Cool the Pudding
Remove from heat, let it cool slightly, then transfer to a bowl. Cover with plastic wrap directly on the surface to prevent a skin from forming. Cool to room temperature.
Assembly
- 8
Layer the Ingredients
In a large serving dish or individual cups, layer vanilla wafers, banana slices, and the prepared pudding. Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with pudding on top.
- 9
Top with Whipped Cream
Spread the whipped cream evenly over the top layer of pudding, smoothing it out with a spatula.
- 10
Chill Before Serving
Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld and the pudding to set.
- 11
Garnish and Serve
Before serving, you can add additional banana slices or crushed vanilla wafers on top for garnish.