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Creamy Banana Pudding with Crunchy Vanilla Wafers

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A quick and easy homemade dessert featuring silky banana-flavored pudding layered with crunchy vanilla wafers, perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 2/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups whole milk
  • 3 large egg yolks, lightly beaten
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 3 ripe bananas, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
  • 1 package (about 12 oz) vanilla wafers
  • Optional: whipped cream for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine 2/3 cup sugar, 1/4 cup flour, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Whisk together until evenly mixed.
  2. Slowly pour in 3 cups whole milk while whisking constantly to prevent clumps.
  3. Place the pan over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens, about 5-7 minutes.
  4. In a separate bowl, lightly beat 3 egg yolks. Slowly whisk in about 1 cup of the hot milk mixture to temper the yolks.
  5. Pour the yolk mixture back into the saucepan while whisking vigorously.
  6. Continue cooking on medium heat for another 2-3 minutes until the pudding is thick and creamy.
  7. Remove from heat and stir in 2 tablespoons unsalted butter and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract until melted and combined.
  8. In a 9×9 inch baking dish, layer one-third of the vanilla wafers, half of the banana slices, and half of the pudding. Repeat layers until all ingredients are used.
  9. Cover the dish with plastic wrap pressed onto the pudding surface and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  10. Before serving, top with a few whole vanilla wafers and optional whipped cream. Serve chilled.

Notes

Constant stirring prevents lumps and scorching. Temper egg yolks slowly to avoid scrambling. Slice bananas just before layering to prevent browning. Chill pudding for at least 4 hours to soften wafers but retain crunch. If pudding is too thick after chilling, whisk gently before layering.

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