Banana Pudding Recipe
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Ingredients
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Pudding Base
Assembly
Method
Pudding Base Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Ingredients
Peel the bananas and slice them into 1/4-inch rounds. Set aside.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a medium saucepan, combine the granulated sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Whisk together until well blended.
- 3
Add Milk
Gradually whisk in the milk to the dry ingredients, ensuring there are no lumps.
- 4
Cook Mixture
Place the saucepan over medium heat. Stir frequently until the mixture thickens and bubbles, about 5-7 minutes.
- 5
- 6
Incorporate Bananas
Gently fold in the sliced bananas into the pudding mixture. Allow it to cool slightly.
Assembly
- 7
Layer the Dessert
In a large serving dish or individual cups, layer the bottom with vanilla wafers.
- 8
Add Pudding
Spoon a layer of the banana pudding over the wafers, spreading it evenly.
- 9
Repeat Layers
Continue layering with more vanilla wafers and pudding until all ingredients are used, finishing with a layer of pudding on top.
- 10
Top with Whipped Cream
Spread the whipped cream over the top layer of pudding.
- 11
Garnish
Slice the additional banana and arrange it on top of the whipped cream for garnish.
- 12
Chill and Serve
Cover the dessert and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight, before serving.