Description
A creamy layered dessert made with smooth vanilla pudding, ripe bananas, and soft vanilla wafers that come together into a comforting classic everyone loves.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups whole milk
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 4 large egg yolks
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 4 medium ripe bananas, sliced
- 2 cups vanilla wafers
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the milk, sugar, cornstarch, salt, and egg yolks until completely smooth.
- Pour the mixture into a saucepan and place over medium heat, whisking constantly until it thickens into a creamy pudding.
- Remove from heat and stir in the butter and vanilla extract until fully melted and combined.
- Let the pudding cool slightly, then begin layering pudding, banana slices, and vanilla wafers in a serving dish.
- Repeat layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with a layer of pudding on top.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- Use ripe bananas for the best sweetness and texture.
- Cover pudding with plastic wrap touching the surface while cooling to prevent a skin.
- Chilling overnight enhances flavor and texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: vanilla pudding, banana dessert, layered pudding, no bake dessert, classic dessert