Here’s a delicious recipe for Banana Pudding from Scratch that’s sure to impress!
Banana Pudding from Scratch
Ingredients:
For the Pudding:
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups whole milk
- 3 large egg yolks (beaten)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For Assembly:
- 4-5 ripe bananas, sliced
- 1 package (12 oz) vanilla wafers
- Whipped cream (optional, for topping)
Instructions:
- Make the Pudding:
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together the sugar, flour, and salt.
- Gradually whisk in the milk until smooth. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture begins to thicken and bubble (about 10 minutes).
- In a separate bowl, lightly beat the egg yolks. Once the pudding is thickened, slowly add about 1 cup of the hot pudding to the egg yolks while whisking constantly. This tempers the eggs.
- Pour the egg mixture back into the saucepan and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly until thickened.
- Remove from heat and stir in the butter and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Assemble the Pudding:
- In a 2-quart dish or individual serving cups, layer the vanilla wafers, sliced bananas, and pudding. Start with a layer of wafers, followed by a layer of bananas, and then pour in the pudding. Repeat until all ingredients are used, finishing with a layer of pudding on top.
- Chill:
- Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow the flavors to meld and the pudding to set.
- Serve:
- Before serving, you can top with whipped cream, if desired. Enjoy your homemade banana pudding!
Tips:
- For added flavor, you can use a dash of banana extract in the pudding.
- You can also add a sprinkle of crushed vanilla wafers on top for a bit of crunch.
Enjoy your delicious banana pudding from scratch!