Banana Pudding

June 1, 2022
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This banana pudding recipe is a great dessert to make for a crowd. Banana goes along with so many flavors, making it an excellent choice for a pudding recipe. Feel free to substitute another fruit for those who don’t like bananas.

What Types Of Bananas Make It Ideal?

The yellow bananas with brown spots are best for this recipe. That’s because they’re ripe and have more flavor. The riper the banana, the sweeter the pudding will be. You can use green bananas, but the pudding will have a slightly different flavor. Some other types of bananas to use in this recipe includes:

  • Cavendish bananas
  • Plantain bananas
  • Red bananas

Preventing The Pudding From Turning Brown

To prevent the pudding from turning brown, you can add a little lemon juice. This will also add a slight tartness to the pudding. If you don’t have any lemon juice, you can also add white vinegar. The acidity in both of these ingredients will help to keep the pudding from browning.

Substitutes

Below are some tips on substituting ingredients in this banana pudding recipe:

  • Heavy Cream

If you don’t have heavy cream, you can use whole milk. The pudding won’t be as thick, but it will still be delicious.

  • Brown Sugar

You can use brown sugar in place of the white sugar. This will give the pudding a deeper flavor.

  • Milk

For a lighter pudding, you can use fat-free milk or skim milk.

  • Nilla Wafers

If you don’t have Nilla wafers, you can use graham crackers, shortbread cookies, or ginger snaps.

Variations Of Banana Pudding

There are many different ways to change this banana pudding recipe. Here are some ideas:

  • Add chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or dried fruit to the pudding.
  • Fold in whipped cream or marshmallows into the pudding.
  • Top the pudding with a streusel topping or a layer of whipped cream.
  • Add a layer of chocolate pudding or caramel pudding in between the banana pudding layers for a fun twist.
  • Enjoy a trifle by layering the pudding, wafers, and bananas in a trifle dish.

Serving Banana Pudding

Serve this pudding in many ways. You can serve it as is or top it with whipped cream, nuts, or even a sprinkle of cinnamon. If you’re serving it to kids, they’ll love it topped with a scoop of ice cream.

Remedies If the Banana Pudding Is Runny

There are a few things that you can do if your pudding is too runny.

  • First, you can try to thicken it by cooking it over low heat for a few minutes.
  • If that doesn’t work, you can add a little bit of instant pudding mix to the pudding, which will help to thicken it up.
  • Finally, if the pudding is still too runny, you can put it in the fridge for an hour or so to help it to thicken up as it chills.
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Banana Pudding Recipe

This is a fantastic pudding option to try out! You can use different types of bananas to make this dish and a variety of toppings. Be sure to have some vanilla wafers on hand to bring out the pudding flavor.
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 25 mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 545 kcal

Equipment

  • Electric Beater

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup white sugar
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 6 tbsp cornstarch
  • 3 cups whole milk
  • 6 ripe bananas mashed
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 sleeves of Nilla wafers

Instructions
 

  • Whisk together the heavy cream, sugar, salt, and cornstarch in a large pot.
  • Gradually add in the milk, whisking until everything is combined.
  • Place the pot over medium heat and cook the mixture, frequently stirring, until it comes to a boil.
  • Once the mixture has thickened, add in the mashed bananas and vanilla extract. Stir until everything is combined.
  • To assemble the pudding, layer the Nilla wafers and banana pudding in a glass dish.
  • Start with a layer of wafers, followed by a layer of pudding. Continue until you reach the top of the dish.
  • Serve immediately or store in the fridge for later.

Enjoy!

    Notes

    Serving Suggestions

    • Whipped cream
    • Nuts
    • Cinnamon
    • Ice cream

    Storing Suggestions

    Store this pudding in the fridge for up to 3 days. Be sure to cover it tightly so that it doesn’t dry out.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 545kcalCarbohydrates: 59gProtein: 8gFat: 33gSaturated Fat: 21gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 104mgSodium: 167mgPotassium: 682mgFiber: 3gSugar: 39gVitamin A: 1439IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 209mgIron: 1mg
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    FAQs Related To Banana Pudding Recipe

    How Long Will This Pudding Last?

    This pudding will last for 3-4 days in the fridge.

    Can I Make This Pudding Ahead Of Time?

    Yes, you can make this pudding ahead of time. Keep it stored in the fridge until you’re ready to serve it.

    What’s The Best Way To Store This Pudding?

    Store banana pudding in an airtight container in the fridge.

    Wrap Up

    This banana pudding recipe is a great way to use up ripe bananas. It’s also a great dessert to make for a crowd. Be sure to have some Nilla wafers on hand to bring out the pudding flavor. If you don’t have heavy cream, you can use whole milk in its place.