Easy Banana Pudding with Vanilla Wafers: A Creamy Delight for All
A delicious and easy banana pudding recipe made with vanilla wafers that is perfect for any occasion.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 3 ripe bananas
- 1 box vanilla wafers
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together the milk, sugar, cornstarch, and salt.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens and comes to a boil.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs and temper them with a small amount of the hot milk mixture, then return to the saucepan.
- Stir in the vanilla extract and remove from heat.
- Layer the vanilla wafers, sliced bananas, and pudding in a dish.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream to stiff peaks and spread over the top of the pudding.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use whole milk instead of 2%.
- Make sure the bananas are ripe for the best sweetness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: easy banana pudding, banana pudding recipe, vanilla wafers