Classic Banana Pudding Recipe With Graham Crackers

Welcome to my kitchen, where culinary magic and a sprinkle of chaos collide! Today, we’re diving into a dessert that’s as classic as grandma’s old rocking chair: Classic Banana Pudding. Get ready to whip up a batch that’ll have everyone doing the happy dance!

Feast Your Eyes on This!

First up, let’s admire this delicious beauty before we dive into the recipe. Because who doesn’t love food porn?

Ingredients You Will Need

Alright, let’s gather our magical ingredients. You’ll need the following:

3 ripe bananas (the riper, the better – we’re going for flavor here!),
1 box of vanilla wafers (because we need some crunch!),
1 cup of sugar (sweeten up our lives!),
1/2 cup of all-purpose flour (it’s not just for dusting your countertop!),
1/4 teaspoon salt (just a pinch, not a handful!),
4 cups of milk (the creamier, the dreamier!),
3 large egg yolks (only the yolks, let’s keep it growing like a diva!),
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for that magical aroma!),
Whipped cream for topping (because we all deserve to feel fancy!).

Instructions to Create Your Masterpiece

Now, let’s make some banana pudding magic happen!

In a saucepan, combine sugar, flour, and salt. Mix them well, like they’re entering a dance competition!
Gradually add milk to the dry ingredients, stirring constantly until smooth. Turn on the heat and cook over medium heat until it thickens up like a good story (about 10-15 minutes).
In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks. When your pudding mixture is thick enough, remove it from the heat and slowly whisk in the warm mixture. Look at you, a culinary scientist!
Return to the stove and cook for another 2 minutes. Add the vanilla extract like the superstar it is!
Time to assemble! In a large dish, layer vanilla wafers, sliced bananas, and your pudding mixture. Repeat the layers until you run out of room (or ingredients!).
Top it off with a generous amount of whipped cream – because we’re not doing this halfway!
Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours. This is the hardest part, but hey, good things come to those who wait!

Serve it up, dig in, and watch everyone smile – it’s that simple! Enjoy your delightful creation and embrace the sweet chaos of life!