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Old-Fashioned Homemade Banana Pudding: A Delightful Classic Recipe

Old-Fashioned Homemade Banana Pudding

This classic homemade banana pudding is the perfect comfort dessert, embodying nostalgia and indulgence.

Ingredients

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  • 4 ripe bananas
  • 1 box vanilla wafers
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 4 large egg yolks
  • 2 3/4 cups whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon butter

Instructions

  1. In a saucepan, combine sugar, flour, and salt.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk egg yolks and add milk gradually.
  3. Combine both mixtures in the saucepan and cook over medium heat until thickened.
  4. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and butter.
  5. In a serving dish, layer vanilla wafers, banana slices, and pudding mixture.
  6. Repeat layers until ingredients are used up, finishing with pudding on top.
  7. Chill for several hours before serving.

Notes

  • For best flavor, use ripe bananas.
  • You can substitute homemade pudding with instant pudding if in a hurry.

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