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Fluffy Banana Pudding Dessert Recipe Easy Homemade with 5 Simple Steps

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A light and fluffy banana pudding dessert combining creamy pudding, ripe bananas, and whipped cream for a nostalgic, crowd-pleasing treat that’s quick and easy to make.

Ingredients

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  • 3–4 medium ripe bananas, sliced
  • 2 cups (480 ml) milk (whole or 2%)
  • ¾ cup (150 grams) granulated sugar
  • 3 large egg yolks, room temperature
  • 3 tablespoons (24 grams) all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream, whipped to soft peaks
  • 2 tablespoons (28 grams) unsalted butter, softened
  • About 1 cup crushed vanilla wafers or graham crackers (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a medium saucepan, whisk together sugar, flour, and salt. Slowly pour in milk while whisking constantly. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until thickened and bubbling, about 8-10 minutes.
  2. Lightly beat egg yolks in a separate bowl. Gradually add about ½ cup of the hot milk mixture to the yolks while whisking continuously to temper the eggs.
  3. Pour the tempered egg yolk mixture back into the saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly for 2-3 minutes until pudding thickens further and coats the back of a spoon. Remove from heat and stir in softened butter and vanilla extract. Let cool slightly.
  4. In a chilled bowl, whip heavy cream to soft peaks using a mixer or whisk, being careful not to overwhip.
  5. Gently fold whipped cream into the cooled pudding base until fully combined. In a serving dish, layer sliced bananas, pudding mixture, and optionally crushed wafers or crackers. Repeat layers, finishing with pudding on top.
  6. Refrigerate the assembled pudding for at least 2 hours before serving to allow flavors to meld and pudding to set.

Notes

Use ripe bananas with brown spots for best sweetness. Temper egg yolks carefully to avoid scrambling. Whip cream to soft peaks only. Fold whipped cream gently to maintain fluffiness. Slice bananas just before layering or toss in lemon juice to prevent browning. Optional crushed vanilla wafers or graham crackers add a nice crunch. For dairy-free, substitute milk and cream with coconut milk and cream; for gluten-free, replace flour with cornstarch or gluten-free blend.

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