Classic Banana Pudding

Indulge in the creamy goodness of classic banana pudding, a delightful dessert that layers rich vanilla custard with fresh bananas and light, airy whipped cream. This timeless treat is perfect for any occasion and is sure to please both kids and adults alike.

Ingredients

Instructions

1. 1

   In a saucepan, whisk together the milk, granulated sugar, cornstarch, and salt over medium heat until smooth.

2. 2

   In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks together. Once the milk mixture begins to thicken, slowly pour about a cup of it into the egg yolks while whisking constantly to temper the eggs.

3. 3

   Return the egg mixture to the saucepan and continue to cook, whisking constantly, until the pudding thickens and bubbles.

4. 4

   Remove from heat and stir in the butter and vanilla extract. Let it cool slightly.

5. 5

   In a large serving dish, layer half of the vanilla wafers, half of the banana slices, and half of the pudding mixture.

6. 6

   Repeat the layers with the remaining vanilla wafers, bananas, and pudding.

7. 7

   In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream with the powdered sugar until soft peaks form.

8. 8

   Spread the whipped cream over the top of the pudding and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

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