Description
A creamy, nostalgic dessert made with layers of Nilla wafers, ripe bananas, and homemade vanilla pudding. This easy and comforting banana pudding is perfect for family meals or potlucks and delivers a delightful balance of sweet, smooth, and crunchy textures.
Ingredients
1 box Nilla Wafers (about 11 oz)
3–4 large ripe bananas
3 cups milk (whole milk recommended)
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/4 tsp salt
1 tbsp vanilla extract
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine milk, sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Whisk constantly over medium heat until the mixture thickens and begins to bubble, about 10 minutes.
Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract. Let the pudding cool slightly.
In a large bowl or serving dish, begin layering: add a layer of Nilla Wafers, followed by sliced bananas, and a generous portion of warm pudding. Repeat the layers, ending with a top layer of pudding.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld and the wafers to soften.
Garnish with additional sliced bananas or Nilla Wafers before serving.
Notes
Use slightly overripe bananas for a sweeter flavor.
You can adjust the amount of sugar to suit your taste.
For a quick shortcut, use pre-made pudding; follow package instructions.
Leftover pudding can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (1/10 of recipe)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg