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Easy Banana Pudding Recipe

Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 356kcal
This easy banana pudding recipe is a classic dessert for all the right reasons. Thick pudding with fresh bananas and crunchy wafers is irresistible! This wonderfully creamy no bake dessert is perfect to enjoy any time of the year. 
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Equipment

  • Kitchen Scale (optional)
  • 9x13 Baking Pan

Ingredients

  • 4 large eggs 200 grams, room temperature
  • ½ cup granulated sugar 100 grams
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 23 grams
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • cups whole milk 568 grams
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 28 grams (¼ stick)
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 4 grams
  • 40 vanilla wafers 150 grams
  • 4 ripe bananas sliced crosswise
  • Whipped cream for serving

Instructions

  • Separate the yolks from the whites of 3 of the eggs. Set aside the whites for another recipe. Add the remaining whole egg to the yolks and whisk well.
    4 large eggs
  • In a large saucepan, whisk together the sugar, flour, and salt. Whisk in the milk. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until it begins to bubble and thicken.
    ½ cup granulated sugar, 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, 2½ cups whole milk
  • Remove from heat and pour ½ cup of the milk mixture into the eggs, whisking constantly, to temper. Whisk the egg mixture back in the saucepan and return to medium-low heat, bringing it to a gentle boil.
  • Cook over low heat for 2-3 minutes, whisking frequently. Remove from the stovetop and stir in the butter and vanilla. Allow the pudding to cool for 10-15 minutes.
    2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • Spread a thin layer of the pudding in a shallow 9x13-inch baking pan. Place a layer of vanilla wafers on top of the pudding, then top with a layer of banana slices. Spread half of the remaining pudding over the bananas.
    40 vanilla wafers, 4 ripe bananas
  • Continue layering wafers, bananas, and pudding, then top with crumbled wafers.
  • When ready to serve, add a dollop of whipped cream to each serving.
    Whipped cream

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Notes

  • For the best and thickest pudding, make this recipe with whole milk.
  • If you only have salted butter, simply decrease the amount of added salt.
  • To make this recipe gluten-free, swap the all-purpose flour for a 1:1 gluten free flour blend and use gluten free vanilla wafers.
Storage: Store banana pudding tightly covered with plastic wrap in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 356kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 327mg | Potassium: 387mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 33g | Vitamin A: 374IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 112mg | Iron: 1mg