Banana Pudding Recipe
Indulge in our creamy Banana Pudding, a delightful blend of velvety vanilla pudding layered with fresh, ripe bananas and light, fluffy whipped cream. Topped with crunchy vanilla wafers for that perfect texture, this classic dessert is a nostalgic treat that melts in your mouth with every spoonful. Perfectly sweet and utterly satisfying, it’s a must-try for any dessert lover!
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Ingredients
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Banana Pudding Ingredients
Method
Preparation Instructions
- 1
Make the Pudding
In a medium saucepan, whisk together the sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Gradually whisk in the milk until smooth. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens and comes to a gentle boil. Remove from heat and stir in the butter and vanilla extract.
- 2
Layer the Ingredients
In a large serving dish, layer half of the vanilla wafers, followed by half of the sliced bananas, then half of the pudding mixture. Repeat the layers with the remaining ingredients.
- 3
Make the Whipped Cream
In a mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
- 4
Top and Chill
Spread the whipped cream over the top layer of pudding. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving to allow flavors to meld.
