Grandma’s Classic Banana Pudding
A rich and creamy dessert combining layers of vanilla wafers, ripe bananas, and fluffy whipped cream, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 240 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup of sugar
- 1/3 cup of all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon of salt
- 2 3/4 cups of milk
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1 box of vanilla wafers
- 4 ripe bananas
- Whipped cream for topping
Instructions
- Whisk the dry ingredients in a saucepan until thoroughly combined.
- Gradually add the milk into the dry mixture, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened—about 10 minutes.
- Prepare the eggs by beating them in a separate bowl.
- Combine the tempered egg mixture back into the saucepan with the pudding base.
- Add the vanilla extract to the mixture for added flavor.
- Layer the dessert in a dish starting with vanilla wafers, followed by sliced bananas and pudding.
- Repeat layering until all ingredients are used up.
- Top with whipped cream for a light finish.
- Chill in the refrigerator for a few hours to set.
Notes
Serve chilled with additional banana slices or crushed vanilla wafers on top. Can be stored in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
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