Description
Homemade Banana Pudding is a delightful dessert that layers creamy pudding, fresh bananas, and crunchy vanilla wafers for a nostalgic treat. Perfect for family gatherings or casual get-togethers, this easy recipe creates a comforting dish bursting with flavor and texture. Serve it chilled for a refreshing finish that will leave everyone asking for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ripe bananas, sliced
- 1 box (12 oz) vanilla wafer cookies
- 2 cups whole milk
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup cornstarch
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Slice the ripe bananas and set aside.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, whisk together milk, sugar, and cornstarch until thickened (about 5 minutes). Remove from heat and stir in butter and vanilla until smooth.
- In a large serving bowl or individual cups, layer vanilla wafers followed by sliced bananas. Pour half of the warm pudding over the layers.
- Repeat layering with the remaining cookies, bananas, and pudding. Top with crushed wafers for added crunch.
- Cover with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 105mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 25mg