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Easy Irresistible Banana Pudding Recipe with Vanilla Wafers for Perfect Dessert

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A classic Southern dessert featuring creamy homemade vanilla custard layered with ripe bananas and crunchy vanilla wafers. This quick and easy banana pudding is perfect for any occasion and loved by all ages.

Ingredients

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  • 3 medium ripe but firm bananas, sliced
  • 1 to 2 cups vanilla wafers (classic Nilla Wafers preferred)
  • 3 cups whole milk (2% milk can be used)
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 large egg yolks, room temperature
  • Pinch of salt
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

Instructions

  1. In a medium saucepan, whisk together sugar, flour, and salt.
  2. Slowly add milk while whisking constantly to prevent lumps.
  3. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently until mixture thickens and starts to bubble (7-9 minutes).
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk egg yolks until smooth.
  5. Temper the egg yolks by slowly pouring about 1 cup of hot milk mixture into the yolks while whisking constantly.
  6. Pour the yolk mixture back into the saucepan.
  7. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until custard thickens to pudding-like consistency (2-3 minutes).
  8. Remove from heat and stir in butter and vanilla extract until smooth and glossy.
  9. Let custard cool for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent skin formation.
  10. In a 9×13-inch dish, spread a thin layer of custard on the bottom.
  11. Add a layer of vanilla wafers (about 1 cup), then a layer of sliced bananas (about 1 medium banana).
  12. Repeat layers, ending with a generous layer of custard on top.
  13. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight, to allow flavors to meld and wafers to soften.

Notes

Whisk constantly while cooking custard to avoid lumps and scorching. Use room temperature eggs to prevent curdling. Temper eggs slowly to keep custard silky. Chill pudding overnight for best flavor and texture. Slightly underripe bananas hold up better during layering and chilling. Adjust sugar to taste depending on banana and wafer sweetness. If pudding is too thick after chilling, stir in a splash of milk to loosen.

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