Description
A warm and cozy dessert with layers of creamy vanilla pudding, fresh bananas, and crisp vanilla wafers.
Ingredients
- 2 large ripe bananas
- 1 box vanilla wafers
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 3 tablespoons corn starch
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
- Optional: additional banana slices for garnish
Instructions
- Combine the milk, sugar, and corn starch in a medium saucepan.
- Cook over medium heat until the mixture thickens, stirring constantly.
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and salt.
- Let the pudding cool slightly.
- Layer vanilla wafers, banana slices, and the pudding mixture in a large serving dish.
- Whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form and spread it on top of the pudding.
- Garnish with additional banana slices if desired.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
Chilling for longer enhances the flavors. Perfect for parties and potlucks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: banana pudding, dessert, creamy pudding, Southern dessert, classic recipes