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Banana pudding on rustic wooden table

Southern Banana Pudding

Creamy vanilla pudding with bananas and cookies.
Couverts6 servings
Preparation 15 minutes
Preparation time:10 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total time 4 hours 25 minutes
estimated costs pp $3.50 per serving
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Equipment

Ingredients

For the pudding

  • 5 egg yolks
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • dash salt
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

For the filling and topping

  • 18 Nilla wafers
  • 3 bananas sliced

Instructions

  • Whisk egg yolks, cornstarch, sugar and salt.
  • Heat milk to near boiling.
  • Whisk milk into egg mixture.
  • Return to saucepan.
  • Cook while whisking until thick.
  • Add butter and vanilla.
  • Cool and refrigerate 4 hours.
  • Spoon into bowls.
  • Add bananas and wafers.
  • Serve cold.

Notes & Wine Advice

Notes

Chilling is essential for the best texture.

Variations

Add whipped cream for extra richness.
Use banana liqueur for a deeper flavor.
Layer instead of mixing for presentation.

Wine Advice

A sweet Moscato d’Asti or a delicate Sauternes pairs beautifully with the creamy and sweet banana flavors.

Nutrition values

Calories: 420 kcal | Carbohydrates: 45 g | Protein: 8 g | Fat: 22 g | Saturated Fat: 12 g | Sodium: 250 mg | Sugar: 28 g
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Course; Dessert
Cuisine; Southern / United States
Season: All Seasons
Diets; Vegetarian