Easy Banana Pudding: A Delightfully Indulgent Homemade Treat
Indulge in the rich, creamy flavors of Easy Banana Pudding, a perfect homemade dessert for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 35 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 large egg yolks
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 ripe bananas
- 1 box vanilla wafers
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine milk, sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until thickened.
- Whisk egg yolks in a bowl, then slowly add a small amount of the hot mixture to temper the eggs. Stir back into the saucepan.
- Remove from heat, then mix in butter and vanilla extract.
- Layer vanilla wafers, sliced bananas, and pudding in a dish. Repeat layers.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- For best results, use ripe bananas for maximum flavor.
- Feel free to customize with whipped cream on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Easy Banana Pudding, homemade dessert, banana pudding recipe