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Cozy Grandma’s Banana Pudding Recipe with Easy Creamy Vanilla Custard

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A nostalgic and comforting banana pudding featuring a creamy vanilla custard, ripe bananas, and vanilla wafers. This recipe is quick, easy, and perfect for gatherings or cozy nights in.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups whole milk (480 ml)
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream (120 ml)
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar (150 g)
  • 4 large egg yolks, room temperature
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch (30 g)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
  • Pinch of salt
  • 4 medium ripe but firm bananas, sliced
  • 1 1/2 cups vanilla wafer cookies (about 45 wafers)
  • 1 cup whipped cream (240 ml), optional

Instructions

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine whole milk, heavy cream, and granulated sugar. Heat over medium heat until hot but not boiling, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Whisk together egg yolks and cornstarch in a bowl until smooth and pale.
  3. Slowly pour about 1 cup of the hot milk mixture into the egg yolks while whisking constantly to temper the eggs.
  4. Pour the tempered yolks back into the saucepan with the remaining milk mixture. Cook over medium-low heat, whisking constantly, until custard thickens and coats the back of a spoon, about 4-6 minutes.
  5. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla bean paste and a pinch of salt. Strain custard through a fine mesh sieve into a clean bowl.
  6. Cover custard surface with plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled, at least 2 hours or overnight.
  7. In a serving dish, layer one-third of vanilla wafers, then sliced bananas, and one-third of the chilled custard. Repeat layers two more times, finishing with custard on top.
  8. Spread whipped cream over the top if desired and garnish with crushed vanilla wafers.
  9. Chill pudding for at least 4 hours before serving to allow flavors to meld and wafers to soften.

Notes

Use ripe but firm bananas to avoid mushiness. Temper eggs slowly to prevent scrambling. Straining custard ensures silky smooth texture. Chill pudding thoroughly for best flavor and texture. For dairy-free, substitute milk and cream with almond or coconut milk and use coconut whipped cream. Gluten-free option available by using gluten-free cookies.

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Keywords: banana pudding, vanilla custard, creamy dessert, nostalgic dessert, easy banana pudding, homemade custard, vanilla wafers

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