Nitrate & Nitrite Free Banana Pudding with Vanilla Wafers
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8 servings
For the custard
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- ¼ tsp salt
- 3 cups whole milk
- 4 pasteurized egg yolks
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
For the layers
- 4 ripe bananas, sliced into ¼-inch rounds
- 1 box (11 oz) vanilla wafers
For the topping
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
For serving
- crushed vanilla wafers, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Whisk together the granulated sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a medium saucepan. Add the whole milk and pasteurized egg yolks and whisk until smooth and fully combined.
- 2
Set the saucepan over medium heat and cook, whisking constantly, until the mixture thickens and large bubbles begin to break the surface, about 10–12 minutes. Once bubbling, continue to whisk for 1 full minute — the custard should be thick enough to coat the back of a spoon with a clear line when a finger is drawn through.
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