Who in their right mind shies away from an indulgently decadent dessert? Nobody – not even the self-respecting gender blind. Instead, it is only appropriate to bring to the fore the diverse childhood tuck shops many of us grew in. One does not have to look too hard to find variations of banana pudding, which are favorite desserts not only for West Indian families in the Caribbean but also for almost every family in America during summers and Indian and chocolate lovers during winters. If you are a fan of bananas or need something creamy and sweet, this banana pudding recipe is guaranteed to be a big hit in the family.

Visualize banana slices and crunchy wafers filled with luscious pudding and topped with a nice swirl of whipped cream. Heaven? Almost! And the icing on the cake? You must not be a master cook to prepare this mouth-watering treat.
In this recipe, I will walk you through the steps so that you are ready and willing to make this traditional dessert from scratch. Let’s get started!

Why You’ll Love This Banana Pudding Recipe

This is the best banana pudding recipe suited for anyone who:
Savors banana desserts that are dense and custardy.
He wants to serve a homemade dessert, but it looks over the top like it is fresh from the bakery/patisserie.
A simple dessert recipe needs to be prepared quickly without sophisticated devices.

Now let’s discuss the feature which is the highlight of this recipe:

The pudding was mixed from scratch. Preparing instant pudding mixes bought from a store leads to losing the essence of the pudding in the finished dish. But sane bananas with reasons such as abuse produce useful… This repays for the trouble!

Ingredients You’ll Need

You will need a few common ingredients for this banana pudding recipe, including most of what you already have in your kitchen. Here’s what you will need from the above ingredients:
⦁ 2 boxes of Vanilla Wafers (Nabisco brand works great!)
⦁ 6 ripened Bananas (lovely and slightly soft)
For the Pudding Mix:
⦁ 4 cups Whole Milk
⦁ 1 cup Granulated Sugar
⦁ ⅔ cup All-Purpose Flour
⦁ 6 Egg Yolks
⦁ 1 pinch Kosher Salt
⦁ 2 tbsp Butter (unsalted)
⦁ 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
For the Whipping Cream Mix:
⦁ 2 cups Heavy Whipping Cream
⦁ ¼ cup Powdered Confectioner’s Sugar
⦁ 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
Have you got everything ready? Let’s get to the fun part!

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Pudding Mixture

First, we’ll make the homemade pudding. In a mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, sugar, and 2 cups of milk, whisking until smooth. Separately, crack your eggs and separate the yolks from the whites (you won’t need the whites for this recipe). Add the egg yolks and a pinch of kosher salt to the milk mixture. Pour the remaining 2 cups of milk and stir until the mixture is silky smooth.
Now comes the magic—thickening the pudding. Heat a double boiler with 1-2 inches of water and bring it to a boil. Once boiling, place your mixing bowl on top and stir continuously. Reaching that perfect pudding texture will take about 10-15 minutes. Once it’s thickened, remove from heat and stir in butter and vanilla extract. Let it cool for 15 minutes before assembling.

Step 2: Slice the Bananas

While the pudding cools, slice your bananas into thin 1/4″ slices. Try not to snack on too many pieces!

Step 3: Assemble the Pudding Layers

Now for the fun part—assembling your banana pudding! Start by adding a thin layer of pudding mix to the bottom of a 9×3″ bowl. Then, place a layer of vanilla wafers on top, followed by a layer of banana slices. Repeat this process twice, finishing with a layer of wafers on top.

Step 4: Make the Whipped Cream

Now, let’s make that whipped topping! Using an electric mixer, start whisking your cold, heavy whipping cream on low speed for 2 minutes. Slowly add the powdered confectioner’s sugar and increase the speed to medium. Continue whisking for another 2 minutes, then add the vanilla extract. You’ll know it’s ready when it forms soft peaks.

Step 5: Top & Serve

Transfer the whipped cream into a piping bag (or spoon it onto your pudding). Smooth it, pipe decorative patterns, or get creative with your topping! Pop your banana pudding in the fridge for at least an hour before serving. Trust me—the wait is worth it.

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For the best results, use the coldest possible ingredients when whipping cream.
Bananas are usually sweet, but slightly soft bananas should be used. I do not recommend the mushy type.
Before direct layering, leave the pudding to cool down to avoid runny layers when assembling.

Why Making Banana Pudding At Home Is A Good Idea

Of course, you can buy a box of ready-made pudding, but preparing it from the beginning allows you to enjoy a better quality pudding. Besides, who wouldn’t want to make their own sweet dish out of just a few ingredients lying around? Be it for a family reunion, a friend’s gathering, or simply because one deserves banana pudding; this banana pudding will leave people wanting more, appeasing everyone.

Let’s Chat! What’s Your Favorite Comfort Dessert?

Speaking of things that look lovely, now that you’ve got the secret to making banana pudding perfectly at home, I want to hear from you! Have you ever tried to make this splendid dessert? Or do you have another dish you’d like to share that belongs to your childhood with this one? Go ahead and leave a message in the comments section, and let us discuss desserts!
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