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classic banana pudding topped with Nilla wafers being scooped
Ainseanlea @ The Stush Kitchen

Classic Banana Pudding

5 from 6 votes
Layers of fluffy Nilla wafers and bananas sliced at their peak of ripeness blanketed with a beautiful, silky vanilla custard. Nana approved!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Setting time 6 hours
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
 

Equipment

  • 1 medium saucepan
  • 1 whisk
  • 1 knife
  • 1 trifle bowl or pie/casserole dish with 32 oz capacity
  • plastic wrap

Method
 

  1. Slice bananas (into 1/4-3/8" slices) and set aside.
  2. Add evaporated milk, egg yolks, flour & sugar to a saucepan. Whisk to incorporate and bring to simmer over medium to medium-high heat until thickened, continuing to whisk/stir.
  3. Remove custard from heat and add vanilla. Give a quick stir to incorporate
  4. Start layering banana pudding by covering the bottom of your chosen dish with Nilla wafer cookies followed by a layer of scattered bananas then pouring a layer of the custard.
  5. Repeat this layering method until all custard is used then finish with a final layer of nilla wafers.
  6. Crush a couple cookies and sprinkle on top to cover gaps left by whole Nilla wafer cookies.
  7. Cover with plastic wrap or lid and refrigerate for a minimum of 6 hours or preferably overnight to allow cookies to soften
  8. Enjoy within 3-4 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 264kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 4.2g | Fat: 8.5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 124mg | Potassium: 224mg | Fiber: 0.8g | Sugar: 31.8g | Calcium: 99mg | Iron: 1mg

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