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Old-Fashioned Homemade Banana Pudding


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  • Author: sophia-kim
  • Total Time: 135 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A nostalgic and creamy banana pudding layered with sweet bananas and crunchy vanilla wafers, perfect for family gatherings.


Ingredients

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  • 2 cups milk
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 8 oz vanilla wafers
  • 3 ripe bananas, sliced

Instructions

  1. In a medium saucepan, whisk together the granulated sugar, flour, and salt.
  2. Gradually stir in the milk, cooking over medium heat while stirring constantly until thickened and gently boiling.
  3. Beat the eggs in a separate bowl, tempering them with a small amount of the hot pudding mixture.
  4. Slowly pour the tempered egg mixture back into the saucepan while stirring constantly, cooking for an additional minute.
  5. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
  6. In a serving dish, layer vanilla wafers, banana slices, and creamy pudding, repeating layers until topped with pudding.
  7. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

Notes

For best results, add banana slices right before serving to keep them fresh.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Chilling
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 58g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 120mg