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Not Your Mama's Banana Pudding

A creamy, dreamy banana pudding that elevates the classic dessert with layers of rich flavor and delightful crunch.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup cornstarch
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 ripe bananas sliced
  • 1 box vanilla wafers
  • 1/2 cup crushed graham crackers for topping

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Mixing bowls
  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • Rubber spatula

Method
 

  1. In a medium saucepan, whisk together the cornstarch, sugar, and salt.
  2. Add the whole milk and heavy cream to the dry ingredients in the saucepan. Whisk until smooth.
  3. Place the saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens and starts to bubble, about 5 to 10 minutes.
  4. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. In a 9x13 inch baking dish, layer half of the vanilla wafers on the bottom.
  6. Top the wafers with half of the sliced bananas, then pour half of the pudding over the bananas.
  7. Repeat the layers with the remaining wafers, bananas, and pudding.
  8. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  9. Before serving, sprinkle crushed graham crackers on top.

Notes

For better flavor, make the pudding a day ahead. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.