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classic southern dessert recipe

Southern Banana Pudding

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Resting Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine Southern
Servings 8 servings

Equipment

  • 1 large saucepan
  • 1 Whisk
  • 1 large mixing bowl
  • 1 Measuring cups and spoons
  • 1 9x13 inch baking dish
  • 1 plastic wrap

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups whole milk
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 large egg yolks
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 box vanilla wafers approximately 12 ounces
  • 4 large ripe bananas sliced
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
  • 3 tablespoons powdered sugar

Instructions
 

  • In a large saucepan, combine the milk, sugar, flour, egg yolks, and salt over medium heat, whisking constantly until thickened, about 10 minutes.
  • Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
  • Allow the pudding to cool slightly for about 5 minutes.
  • Layer one-third of the vanilla wafers in the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Top the wafers with one-third of the banana slices and one-third of the pudding.
  • Repeat the layering process two more times, ending with a layer of pudding on top.
  • Cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours to set.
  • Before serving, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
  • Spread the whipped cream over the top layer of the pudding.
  • Garnish with additional vanilla wafers or banana slices if desired.

Notes

To ensure the best texture, use ripe bananas that are firm yet sweet, and be sure not to overcook the pudding base to maintain a creamy consistency. Allowing the pudding to rest for several hours is crucial for flavors to meld and for the wafers to soften to a cake-like texture.
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