Description

This is a quick and easy banana pudding recipe, perfect for any occasion. It features layers of creamy pudding, fresh bananas, and crispy vanilla wafers, topped with whipped cream for a delightful treat.

Ingredients

2 cups whole milk
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup sugar
1/3 cup cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 large egg yolks
3 ripe bananas, sliced
1 box vanilla wafer cookies
Whipped cream (for topping)

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Instructions

In a medium saucepan, combine the milk, heavy cream, sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until the mixture begins to thicken.
In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks. Gradually add a little of the hot mixture to the egg yolks to temper them, then pour the egg yolks back into the saucepan, whisking constantly.
Continue to cook for 1-2 more minutes until the pudding thickens. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
In a 9×13-inch baking dish, layer the vanilla wafer cookies, followed by a layer of banana slices.
Pour half of the pudding mixture over the banana layer, and repeat with another layer of cookies, bananas, and pudding.
Top with whipped cream and chill for at least 4 hours before serving.

Notes

Make sure to allow the pudding to cool slightly before layering with the bananas to prevent them from getting mushy.
This dessert can be made a day in advance for even better flavor.
You can use sugar-free pudding mix and wafers for a lighter version.