The Best Banana Pudding Ever
This family-favorite banana pudding combines silky homemade custard, ripe bananas, and vanilla wafers for the creamiest, most delicious dessert you’ll ever taste.
Ingredients
- 4 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup cornstarch
- 4 large egg yolks room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract pure
- 1 pinch salt
- 5 to 6 ripe bananas, sliced
- 12 oz vanilla wafers
Instructions
- Whisk sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a saucepan; stir in 3 cups milk until smooth.
- Heat over medium, stirring constantly, until mixture bubbles and coats a spoon.
- Whisk yolks with remaining milk, then slowly whisk hot pudding into yolks.
- Return mixture to pan, cook 2 more minutes, then remove from heat and stir in vanilla and cream.
- Arrange wafers in dish, top with banana slices and half the custard; repeat layers.
- Cover surface with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.
- Top with whipped cream or extra banana slices for a pretty finish.
Notes
Press plastic wrap directly on pudding to prevent a skin. Use overripe bananas for extra sweetness.
Nutrition
Calories: 320kcal
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