Best 2 Classic Banana Pudding Recipes

When it comes to classic comfort foods, banana pudding stands out as a timeless favorite. Its creamy, velvety texture and the perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors make it an irresistible treat. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, this article will guide you through the steps of creating the ultimate banana pudding that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more.

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CLASSIC BANANA PUDDING

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The key to this simple, but delicious banana pudding is the homemade vanilla custard, which sets up to the perfect consistency. It's not too thick, but not too thin. The addition of a small amount of heavy cream also gives the custard a luscious texture with just the right amount of richness.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories dessert

Time 50m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 cup cornstarch
4 large egg yolks
3 1/2 cups whole milk
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
5 large or 7 small bananas, peeled and thinly sliced
44 vanilla wafer cookies (about half an 11-ounce box), plus more crushed cookies for topping

Steps:

Whisk 1/4 cup sugar, the cornstarch and egg yolks in a large bowl to make a paste. Combine the milk, 1/2 cup each heavy cream and sugar and the salt in a medium saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Slowly pour the hot milk mixture into the egg yolk mixture while whisking. Return the mixture to the saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat. Boil, whisking constantly, until smooth and thickened, about 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and whisk in the butter and vanilla. Set the pudding aside to cool slightly, about 10 minutes.
Spread 1/2 cup pudding in a 2-quart baking dish. Layer about one-third of the banana slices on top, followed by half of the cookies and a heaping cup of the pudding. Top with another one-third of the banana slices and another heaping cup of pudding, then top with the remaining banana slices, cookies and pudding. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate 6 hours or overnight.
When ready to serve, beat the remaining 1 cup heavy cream and 2 tablespoons sugar in a medium bowl with a mixer on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form, about 2 minutes. Spread on top of the pudding. Top with crushed cookies.

CLASSIC FLUFFY BANANA PUDDING

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We ate this for the first time at a BBQ place in Stephenville, TX and fell in love with it!! So, I was determined to come home and figure out how to make it...found this recipe on another website and it was identical to the one at the BBQ place :)I usually make a double recipe so it makes a large bowl.

Provided by Michelle Jackson

Categories Puddings

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 can(s) (14 oz.) sweetened condensed milk
1 1/2 c cold water
1 box (4-serving size) instant vanilla puddin
2 c heavy whipping cream
2 box vanilla wafers
3-4 bananas, sliced
enough crushed vanilla wafers to cover top of puddin

Steps:

1. Combine sweetened condensed milk and cold water in large mixing bowl, add dry pudding mix and beat on medium speed for 3 mins or until smooth and then chill for a few mins.
2. Whip heavy cream into stiff peaks and then fold cream into pudding mixture.
3. In a large glass bowl, spread 1/2 cup of pudding on bottom of dish (or enough to cover the bottom)and top with a layer of vanilla wafers, followed by layer of bananas and then a pretty thick layer of pudding. Continue with layers, finishing with pudding on top. To crush wafers for the topping, I used a large zip lock bag and crush enough to cover top of pudding and your desired thickness of crushed wafers. Chill for 5 hrs and enjoy!

Tips:

Use fresh bananas. Overripe bananas will make your pudding mushy.
Don't overmix the pudding. Overmixing will make it tough.
Chill the pudding before serving. This will help it set and make it more delicious.
Use a variety of cookies. This will give your pudding a more interesting flavor and texture.
Get creative with your toppings. You can use whipped cream, ice cream, fruit, or nuts.

Conclusion:

Banana pudding is a classic Southern dessert that is loved by people of all ages. It is easy to make and can be customized to your own liking. With its creamy texture, sweet flavor, and delicious toppings, banana pudding is sure to be a hit at your next gathering.