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The Best Banana Pudding Ever

The Best Banana Pudding Ever

A luscious, no-bake dessert featuring layers of homemade vanilla custard, ripe bananas, and crisp vanilla wafers—chilled to creamy perfection.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 250 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups whole milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream optional
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • Pinch of sea salt
  • 3 large egg yolks reserve whites
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 4-5 ripe bananas sliced
  • 1 box vanilla wafers 11-oz, about 9 cups
  • Whipped cream or meringue optional topping

Instructions
 

  • Combine sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a bowl; whisk in egg yolks until smooth.
  • Warm milk and cream in a saucepan over medium heat until small bubbles form but don’t boil.
  • Slowly whisk ½ cup of hot milk into the yolk mixture, then return everything to the pan.
  • Stir over medium-low heat for 4–5 minutes until the mixture thickens and coats a spoon.
  • Remove from heat and stir in butter and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
  • While custard cools slightly, slice bananas on the diagonal for easy layering.
  • In an 8×8-inch dish, layer wafers, banana slices, and custard; repeat twice, ending with custard.
  • Add whipped cream or meringue, cover, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
  • Let sit 5 minutes at room temperature, garnish with extra wafer crumbs, and enjoy warm or cold.

Notes

For extra crunch, sprinkle crushed wafers on top just before serving. Leftovers keep up to 3 days in the fridge.

Nutrition

Calories: 250kcal
Keyword Banana Pudding, Comfort Food, easy dessert, Homemade Banana Pudding, Sweet Treat, The Best Banana Pudding Ever
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