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Classic Southern Banana Pudding

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A rich, creamy, and layered banana pudding made with homemade vanilla custard and vanilla wafers.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 4 large egg yolks
  • 3 cups whole milk
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 large ripe bananas, sliced
  • 1 box (11 ounces) vanilla wafers

Instructions

  1. In a medium saucepan, whisk together the sugar, cornstarch, and salt.
  2. Whisk in the egg yolks until combined.
  3. Gradually whisk in the milk until smooth.
  4. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens significantly and comes to a boil. Boil for one minute, stirring constantly.
  5. Remove the pan from the heat. Stir in the butter and vanilla extract until the butter melts completely.
  6. Pour a thin layer of the hot pudding into the bottom of a large glass serving bowl.
  7. Arrange one layer of vanilla wafers over the pudding.
  8. Arrange one layer of sliced bananas over the wafers.
  9. Spoon half of the remaining pudding over the bananas.
  10. Repeat the layers: wafers, bananas, remaining pudding.
  11. Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap, pressing the wrap directly onto the surface of the pudding to prevent a skin from forming.
  12. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, before serving.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, you can substitute half of the milk with heavy cream.
  • Press the plastic wrap directly onto the pudding surface to stop a skin from forming while chilling.
  • You can top the pudding with whipped cream just before serving if desired.

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