Fabulous Banana Pudding Recipe

Indulge in this creamy, dreamy homemade banana pudding—a family favorite! This recipe features a smooth, luscious pudding base layered with sweet bananas and topped with whipped cream and crunchy vanilla wafers. Get ready for the most incredible banana pudding you've ever tasted!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 388.2 kcal
Protein 11g
Rating 4.8 (6 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Fabulous Banana Pudding

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How to Make Fabulous Banana Pudding

  1. Crush 20 vanilla wafers and use them to cover the bottom of an 11x7 inch baking pan.
  2. In a medium saucepan, whisk together 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1 cup granulated sugar, 2 large egg yolks, and 3 cups whole milk until smooth.
  3. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture comes to a boil and thickens.
  4. Boil for 1 minute, stirring continuously.
  5. Remove from heat and stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter until melted and incorporated.
  6. Let the pudding cool for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.
  7. Slice 3 ripe bananas and arrange them over the crushed wafer layer in the pan.
  8. Spread the cooled pudding evenly over the bananas.
  9. In a large bowl, beat 1 cup heavy cream with 2 tablespoons powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
  10. Spoon the whipped cream over the pudding layer.
  11. Finely crush 5 vanilla wafers and sprinkle them over the whipped cream for a delightful crunch.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

2 g

Sugar

130g

Fat

59g

Carbs

16g

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