Description
A delightful and creamy banana pudding that’s simple to make and sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ripe bananas
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 package vanilla wafers
Instructions
- Whisk together the sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a medium saucepan. Gradually stir in the milk.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and bubbles.
- Remove from heat and add the vanilla extract.
- Allow the pudding to cool slightly, then layer it with sliced bananas and vanilla wafers in a serving dish.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Top with whipped cream and additional banana slices if desired.
Notes
Use ripe bananas for optimal sweetness and consider adding a pinch of cinnamon for flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg