This Southern Banana Pudding is a classic dessert made with layers of creamy vanilla pudding, fresh banana slices, and crispy vanilla wafers. It's a comforting treat that is perfect for any occasion.
Preparation time
20min
Cooking time
10min
Ingredients
8 Servings
- 35 g all-purpose flour
- 4 bananas
- 3 egg yolks
- 200 g granulated sugar
- 500 ml milk
- 1 pinch salt
- 5 ml vanilla extract
- 200 g vanilla wafers
- 250 ml whipped cream
Directions
Step 1
In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, flour, and salt.
Step 2
Gradually stir in milk and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture is thickened and bubbly.
Step 3
Reduce heat to low and cook for 2 more minutes. Remove from heat.
Step 4
Stir a small amount of the hot mixture into the beaten egg yolks, then return all to the saucepan, stirring constantly.
Step 5
Cook for 2 minutes more, then remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
Step 6
Layer one-third of the vanilla wafers in the bottom of a 2-quart baking dish. Top with one-third of the banana slices and one-third of the pudding.
Step 7
Repeat layers twice more, ending with pudding.
Step 8
Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until thoroughly chilled.
Step 9
Before serving, top with whipped cream.