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Southern Banana Pudding

A classic Southern dessert combining creamy custard, fresh bananas, and crispy vanilla wafers for a nostalgic treat.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Custard
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/3 cup cornstarch
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 4 cups milk Whole milk is recommended for creaminess.
  • 4 large egg yolks Should be at room temperature.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon butter
For Layering
  • 4 ripe bananas Sliced just before layering.
  • 1 box vanilla wafers Choose crisp wafers.
  • - whipped cream For topping.

Method
 

Prepare the Custard
  1. In a saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch, and salt.
  2. Gradually whisk in milk and cook over medium heat, stirring continuously until the mixture thickens (10-15 minutes).
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk egg yolks and temper them with some of the hot mixture before returning it to the saucepan.
  4. Cook for another 1-2 minutes, then stir in vanilla and butter.
Layer the Ingredients
  1. In a serving dish, layer vanilla wafers, sliced bananas, and custard repetitively until all ingredients are used.
Chill and Serve
  1. Chill the pudding for several hours before serving.
  2. Top with whipped cream before enjoying.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5g

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. Avoid freezing.

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