Description
A classic comfort dessert combining creamy custard, flavorful bananas, and crunchy vanilla wafers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups Whole milk
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 4 Large egg yolks
- ¾ cup Granulated sugar
- 3 tbsp Cornstarch
- 2 tsp Pure vanilla extract
- 1 pinch Salt
- 4 Ripe bananas (sliced)
- 40 Vanilla wafers
- 1½ cups Fresh whipped cream
- As needed Extra vanilla wafers (for garnish)
- As needed Banana slices (for decoration)
- Light Dusting of cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine whole milk and heavy cream, heating them gently over medium-low heat until steaming.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together egg yolks, granulated sugar, and cornstarch.
- Slowly pour a ladleful of the hot milk mixture into the egg yolk mixture while whisking continuously.
- Gradually add more hot milk, then pour the mixture back into the saucepan over low heat, whisking until thickened.
- Stir in vanilla extract and a pinch of salt, then cover with plastic wrap to cool slightly.
- In a separate bowl, whip the cream until soft peaks form.
- Layer the pudding in a trifle dish with vanilla wafers, banana slices, and custard until ingredients are used up.
- Top with whipped cream, additional crushed wafers, banana slices, and a sprinkle of cinnamon.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Serve chilled and enjoy!
Notes
For best texture, layer cookies just before serving to maintain crunchiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 100mg