Banana Pudding

The only way I will eat a banana is if it is in a baked item. Banana bread, banana split, banana pudding, etc. You name and i’ll probably be all over it! That’s why i decided to make my own banana pudding. It is the epitome of a comfort dessert. One or two bites and you’ll be on your way to take a nap. But that is what makes one delicious dessert. I would love for you all to enjoy this comatose state along with me, so here is the recipe to make it at home! What is possibly better than eating and sleeping while at home during this quarantine period?!

Yield: 12 servings

Granulated Sugar 1/3 cup 

Cornstarch 3 TBS

Salt 1/8 tsp

Whole Milk 2 1/3 cups

Egg Yolks 2 each

Unsalted Butter 1 TBS

Vanilla Extract 1 1/2 tsp

Sweetened Condensed Milk 14 oz (1 can)

Heavy Cream 12 oz

Nilla Wafers 16 oz

Bananas, sliced 5 each

Delicious Homemade Banana Pudding

Method:

1. In a medium-sized pot whisk together sugar, cornstarch, salt, milk, and egg yolks. Cook over medium-low heat. Whisk frequently to ensure the pudding does not curdle.

2. Once mixture begins to bubble all throughout, continue to cook for an additional 1-2 minutes whisking not too vigorously.

3. At this point, take the pot off the heat and add in the butter and vanilla extract. Make sure the but has completely melted and been incorporated before the next step.

4. Pour into a bowl and let cool (2-3 hours)

5. Once pudding has cooled down, whisk in the sweetened condensed milk.

6. Whip heavy cream to medium stiffness and fold into your pudding mixture.

7. To assemble, layer wafers, sliced bananas, and pudding mixture in a glass bowl.

8. Chill overnight before serving and enjoy!