Old-Fashioned Homemade Banana Pudding: A Delightful Southern Treat
Old-Fashioned Homemade Banana Pudding – Southern Comfort at Its Sweetest
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 45 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 4 ripe bananas, sliced
- 20 vanilla wafers
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine milk, cream, sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Whisk together over medium heat until boiling and thickened.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs and stir in some of the hot mixture to temper them. Return the egg mixture to the saucepan, whisking constantly.
- Cook for another minute until thick, then stir in vanilla extract.
- In a dish, layer vanilla wafers, sliced bananas, and the pudding mixture. Repeat layers until ingredients are used.
- Chill for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider using ripe bananas for a sweeter pudding.
- Top with whipped cream for a delightful finish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Old-Fashioned Banana Pudding, Southern Treat, Homemade Desserts