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old fashioned banana pudding

Old Fashioned Banana Pudding: 7 Comforting Layers to Savor


  • Author: Julia marin
  • Total Time: 2 hours 35 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A classic dessert featuring layers of creamy pudding, bananas, and vanilla wafers.


Ingredients

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  • 2 cups milk
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/3 cup cornstarch
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3 large eggs, beaten
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 3 bananas, sliced
  • 1 box vanilla wafers

Instructions

  1. In a saucepan, combine milk, sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Mix well.
  2. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens.
  3. Remove from heat and gradually stir in beaten eggs.
  4. Return to heat and cook for 2 more minutes. Stir in vanilla extract.
  5. In a bowl, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
  6. Layer vanilla wafers, sliced bananas, and pudding in a serving dish.
  7. Top with whipped cream. Chill before serving.

Notes

  • Use ripe bananas for best flavor.
  • Chill for at least 2 hours before serving.
  • Can be made a day ahead.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 42g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 120mg

Keywords: old fashioned banana pudding