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Old-Fashioned Homemade Banana Pudding:

Old-Fashioned Homemade Banana Pudding

Old-Fashioned Homemade Banana Pudding is a comforting classic dessert that brings nostalgia and joy to every family gathering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 3 hours
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Custard
  • 4 cups milk whole milk is recommended for richness
  • 1 cup sugar adjust to taste
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste for depth
For the Layering
  • 4 medium bananas ripe for optimal flavor
  • 1 package vanilla wafers gluten-free wafers if needed
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice optional, to prevent browning

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • whisk
  • Serving dish

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a medium saucepan, combine 4 cups of milk, 1 cup of sugar, 4 large eggs, and 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until thickened, about 10-12 minutes.
  2. Once thickened, remove from heat and let cool for about 15 minutes.
  3. In a serving dish, layer custard, sliced bananas, and vanilla wafers. Repeat until ingredients are used up, finishing with custard.
  4. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  5. Serve chilled, optionally garnished with banana slices and whipped cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For the best texture, layer the pudding just before serving to keep wafers crunchy.

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