Gourmet Banana Pudding

Indulge in the creamy decadence of Gourmet Banana Pudding, a show-stopping dessert that elevates a classic favorite with rich custard, ripe bananas, and layers of buttery vanilla wafers. Prepared from scratch, this luscious recipe features a velvety homemade pudding infused with real vanilla and enriched with egg yolks for a luxurious texture. The dessert is perfectly balanced with the natural sweetness of sliced bananas and finished with pillowy whipped cream for an elegant touch. Served chilled in a trifle dish or individual cups, this banana pudding is ideal for dinner parties, family gatherings, or whenever you crave a nostalgic treat with a gourmet twist. Easy to prepare yet impressively refined, this recipe is destined to become a favorite. Keywords: gourmet banana pudding, homemade custard, banana dessert, layered pudding, from-scratch dessert.

Nutriscore Rating: 40/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 3 cups Whole milk
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 3 tablespoons Cornstarch
• 0.25 teaspoons Salt
• 4 Egg yolks
• 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 4 Bananas (ripe but firm)
• 45 Vanilla wafers
• 1 cup Whipping cream
• 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, whisk together the milk, granulated sugar, cornstarch, and salt over medium heat until smooth.

Step 2

Cook the mixture, stirring constantly, until it begins to thicken and bubble slightly, about 5-7 minutes.

Step 3

In a small bowl, lightly whisk the egg yolks. Slowly add about 1/2 cup of the hot milk mixture into the yolks while whisking continuously to temper the eggs.

Step 4

Pour the tempered yolks back into the saucepan, stirring constantly, and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the custard thickens and coats the back of a spoon.

Step 5

Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the butter and vanilla extract until fully combined. Allow the custard to cool slightly.

Step 6

While the custard cools, peel and slice the bananas into thin rounds.

Step 7

In a glass trifle dish or individual serving cups, layer vanilla wafers on the bottom, followed by a layer of banana slices, and then a layer of custard. Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with a layer of custard on top.

Step 8

Cover the dish with plastic wrap, pressing it gently onto the surface of the custard to prevent a skin from forming. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight for best results.

Step 9

Just before serving, whip the whipping cream and powdered sugar together in a chilled bowl until soft peaks form.

Step 10

Spoon or pipe the whipped cream on top of the pudding and garnish with additional banana slices or crushed vanilla wafers, if desired.

Step 11

Serve cold and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	3138.9 grams (3138.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	10226

Total Fat 551.70g	707%
Saturated Fat 397.00g	1985%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.80g
Cholesterol 1128mg	376%
Sodium 1436mg	62%
Total Carbohydrate 1282.30g	466%
Dietary Fiber 12.60g	45%
Total Sugars 893.90g
Protein 85.20g	170%

Vitamin D 395IU	1977%
Calcium 1024mg	79%
Iron 3mg	18%
Potassium 2885mg	61%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 47.6%

Protein: 3.3%

Carbs: 49.2%