🍌 Creamy Sweet Banana Pudding

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🍌 Creamy Sweet Banana Pudding

Smooth, rich, and luxuriously creamy, this classic banana pudding is layered with fresh bananas and silky vanilla custard. It’s the ultimate comfort dessert—simple, nostalgic, and absolutely irresistible.

⏱️ Prep & Cook Time

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10–12 minutes
Chilling Time: 2 hours
Total Time: ~2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 6–8

📝 Ingredients

For the Pudding

2 cups full-fat milk
1 cup heavy cream
½ cup granulated sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
2 large egg yolks
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt

For Layering

3–4 ripe bananas (sliced)
1½ cups vanilla wafers or plain biscuits (optional but classic)

Optional Toppings

Whipped cream
Caramel drizzle
Crushed wafers
Cinnamon or nutmeg (light sprinkle)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Custard Base

In a medium saucepan (off heat), whisk together:

Milk
Sugar
Cornstarch
Egg yolks
Salt

Whisk until completely smooth with no lumps.

Step 2: Cook the Pudding

Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook, stirring constantly with a whisk or spatula.

After 5–7 minutes, the mixture will begin to thicken.
Once it reaches a smooth, pudding-like consistency, remove from heat.

Step 3: Add Flavor & Richness

Immediately stir in:

Butter
Vanilla extract

Mix until fully melted and glossy.
Let the pudding cool for 5–10 minutes (warm, not hot).

Step 4: Fold in Cream

Whip the heavy cream separately until soft peaks form.
Gently fold the whipped cream into the warm pudding to create an ultra-creamy texture.

Step 5: Assemble the Layers

In a glass dish or individual cups:

Add a layer of vanilla wafers
Add banana slices
Spoon over pudding

Repeat layers until ingredients are used, finishing with pudding on top.

Step 6: Chill

Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
This allows flavors to blend and the pudding to fully set.

🍽️ Serving Suggestions

Serve chilled
Top with whipped cream and crushed wafers
Drizzle caramel or honey for extra indulgence

💡 Pro Tips

✔ Use ripe bananas for natural sweetness
✔ Lightly brush bananas with lemon juice to prevent browning
✔ For extra flavor, add a pinch of cinnamon to the pudding

🔄 Variations

Eggless: Replace egg yolks with 1 extra tbsp cornstarch
No-Bake: Use instant vanilla pudding + whipped cream
Healthier: Use low-fat milk and reduce sugar slightly