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Homemade Banana Pudding
Prep
10 mins
Cook
20 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
This homemade banana pudding is my go to dessert whenever I want something impressive but don't have much time. The whole thing comes together in just 30 minutes, and honestly, the ingredient list is probably already sitting in your kitchen. Bananas are packed with potassium, which is great for your heart, and they add natural sweetness so you don't need to overdo the sugar. What I love most is how simple this recipe is, even if it tastes like you spent hours in the kitchen. Your family will think you're a dessert wizard.
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Ingredients
- ⅔ cup white sugar⅔ cup white sugar
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt¼ teaspoon salt
- 33 eggs, beaten
- 22 cups milk
- 22 tablespoons butter, softened
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 22 bananas, peeled and sliced
- ½ (12 ounce) package vanilla wafer cookies½ (12 ounce) package vanilla wafer cookies
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Instructions
- 1
Combine sugar, flour, and salt together in a medium saucepan. Add eggs and stir well. Stir in milk, and cook over low heat, stirring constantly.
- 2
When the mixture has thickened enough to coat the back of a metal spoon, remove from heat and continue to stir, cooling slightly. Stir in butter and vanilla until smooth.
- 3
Layer pudding with bananas and vanilla wafers in a serving dish. Chill at least 1 hour in the refrigerator before serving.
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