Banana Pudding

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 3 large egg yolks
• 2 cups whole milk
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 box vanilla wafer cookies
• 4 ripe bananas, sliced
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar

Method

1. 1

   In a 6-quart saucepan, whisk together the granulated sugar, flour, and salt.

2. 2

   Whisk in the egg yolks and milk until smooth with no lumps remaining.

3. 3

   Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until the mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon, about 8 to 10 minutes.

   8:00 · Cook custard
4. 4

   Remove from heat and stir in the butter and vanilla extract until the butter melts and the custard is smooth.

5. 5

   Press a piece of plastic wrap directly onto the surface of the custard and let it cool for 15 minutes at room temperature.

6. 6

   Arrange a layer of vanilla wafers across the bottom of a 9x13-inch dish, followed by a layer of sliced bananas.

7. 7

   Spread one-third of the custard over the bananas and wafers, smoothing it into an even layer.

8. 8

   Repeat the layering two more times with remaining wafers, bananas, and custard, ending with a layer of custard on top.

9. 9

   Cover the dish and refrigerate until fully chilled and set, at least 4 hours or overnight.

10. 10

    Just before serving, beat the heavy cream and powdered sugar in a chilled bowl until soft peaks form, about 3 minutes.

    3:00 · Whip cream
11. 11

    Spread or pipe the whipped cream over the top of the pudding and garnish with additional vanilla wafers before serving.