Classic American Banana Pudding Recipe

Indulge in the creamy and comforting goodness of homemade banana pudding.

Looking for a delicious and easy dessert that's sure to impress? Look no further than our American Banana Pudding recipe! This classic Southern treat is the perfect blend of creamy pudding, fresh bananas, and vanilla wafers, all topped off with a fluffy layer of whipped cream. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or simply looking to satisfy your sweet tooth, this recipe is a crowd-pleaser that's sure to delight. So grab your ingredients and let's get started!

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Ingredients:

• 1 cup granulated sugar

• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 4 cups whole milk

• 4 large egg yolks

• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

• 1 box vanilla wafers

• 4 ripe bananas, sliced

• Whipped cream (optional)

Nutrition Information:

• Serving size: 1/8th of the recipe

• Calories: 310

• Total fat: 7g

• Saturated fat: 3g

• Cholesterol: 93mg

• Sodium: 250mg

• Total carbohydrates: 57g

• Dietary fiber: 1g

• Total sugars: 43g

• Protein: 6g

Allergy Information:

• This banana pudding recipe contains eggs and gluten from the all-purpose flour in the pudding mixture and the vanilla wafers. It may also contain dairy if using whipped cream as a topping.

Time of Preparing:

• Preparation time: 30 minutes

• Chill time: 2 hours

Instructions:

1. In a medium saucepan, whisk together the sugar, flour, and salt. Gradually whisk in the milk until the mixture is smooth.

2. Cook the mixture over medium heat, whisking constantly, until it thickens and comes to a boil (about 10-15 minutes).

3. Continue to cook and whisk for 2 more minutes, then remove from heat.

4. In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks until smooth. Gradually whisk in about 1 cup of the hot milk mixture, then pour the egg mixture back into the saucepan with the remaining milk mixture, whisking constantly.

5. Return the saucepan to medium heat and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the pudding has thickened. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.

6. In a 9x13 inch baking dish, layer vanilla wafers, sliced bananas, and pudding mixture. Repeat the layers, ending with a layer of pudding on top.

7. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (or overnight) until chilled.

8. Serve the banana pudding chilled with whipped cream on top, if desired.

9. Bon Appétit!

Layers of vanilla wafers, sliced bananas, and a luscious pudding come together to create this classic American dessert.

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