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Ingredients
For the Custard:
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups milk (whole milk for creaminess)
- 3 large egg yolks, lightly beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
For Assembly:
- 4 ripe bananas, sliced
- 1 box (about 11 oz) vanilla wafers (more for toppings if desired)
- Whipped cream (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Prepare the Custard:
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- In a medium saucepan, whisk together the sugar, flour, and salt over medium heat.
- Gradually stir in the milk while whisking constantly to prevent lumps.
- Cook the mixture, continuing to stir, until it thickens and starts to boil. This should take about 8-10 minutes.
- Once thickened, remove the saucepan from heat. Gradually stir a small amount of the hot mixture into the beaten egg yolks to temper them (this prevents them from scrambling).
- Pour the egg yolk mixture back into the saucepan and return to heat, stirring constantly for another 2-3 minutes until fully thickened.
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and butter until the butter melts completely.
- Assemble the Banana Pudding:
- In a trifle dish or a 9×13 inch baking dish, start by laying out a layer of vanilla wafers on the bottom.
- Next, add a layer of sliced bananas over the wafers.
- Pour a portion of the warm custard over the bananas and wafers.
- Repeat the layers (wafers, bananas, and custard) until all ingredients are used, finishing with the custard layer on top.
- Chill:
- Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight. This allows the flavors to meld and the wafers to soften.
- Serve:
- Before serving, you can top the pudding with whipped cream and decorate with additional banana slices and vanilla wafers, if desired.
- Serve chilled and enjoy!
Tips
- To prevent bananas from browning, you can toss them in a little lemon juice before layering them in the pudding.
- For a richer flavor, try using homemade whipped cream as a topping.
This Old Fashioned Banana Pudding is a delightful treat that will remind you of family gatherings and special occasions. Enjoy!
