Banana Pudding

Recipe courtesy Christel Albritton MacLean

Show: Sweet DreamsEpisode: Proof's in the Pudding

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (16)

Cook Time:
30 min
Level:
Intermediate
Yield:
6 to 8 servings

Times:

Prep: 15 min
Inactive Prep: 1 min
Cook: 30 min
Total:: 46 min

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Ingredients

Whipped cream mixture:

2 cups heavy cream
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups scalded milk
3 large egg yolks, beaten
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Whipped cream mixture
1 (12-ounce) box vanilla wafers
5 medium size ripe bananas, peeled and thinly sliced
1/4 cup roasted macadamia nuts, coarsely ground
Sprig fresh mint

Directions

Whip all ingredients to stiff peaks. Set aside until making the pudding

Mix sugar, flour and salt in a large heavy saucepan. Gradually stir in the scalded milk with a whisk. Cook the mixture over moderate heat while stirring constantly until slightly thickened. Slowly stir in approximately 1/4 cup the hot mixture into the beaten egg yolks. Next add the yolks to the balance of the hot mixture and cook, stirring constantly until the mixture is fully thickened to a custard-like consistency and coats a spoon. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla. Let cool completely and then fold in 1/2 cup of the whipped cream. Use a large crystal bowl (or a trifle bowl) and spread a little of the custard on the bottom. Alternately layer banana slices and vanilla wafers, reserving 4 wafers, with custard in between each. Repeat and end with vanilla wafers on top. Spread remaining whipped cream over the top. Grind the 4 reserved wafers coarsely and mix with the ground macadamia nuts. Sprinkle on top of the whipped cream. Garnish with a fresh sprig of mint. Chill at least 30 minutes and serve.

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recipe Banana Pudding
teresa jersey city, NJ 11-14-2009
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CROWD PLEASER******
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

added additional sugar to the whip cream mixture. after vanilla pudding mixture cooled added about half the whipped cream... and skipped the nuts on top`. my husband was asking for seconds and he never liked my mothers, sisters, mine or any store bought banana pudding before this.Read more
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nicole myrtle beach, SC 03-29-2009
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Bananalicious!
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

I made this recipe tonight...and it came out FABULOUS. I did add an additional tablespoon of sugar to the whip cream mixture... (which, BTW, is the 2 cups of heavy cream, 2 teaspoons of vanilla and the 2 teaspoons of sugar).. This made for an AWESOME whipped cream for any dessert! At first the vanilla pudding mixture tasted a little too floury for me..but once I folded in about HALF the whipped cream (NOT the 1/2 cup), it was A LOT better.. As far as the trifle set up..I think that can be arranged based on your preference.. Also, I left out the nuts. Overall, I rate this Banana Pudding recipe as Bananalicious and I will definitely make it again!Read more
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Michelle Fishers, IN 10-15-2008
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Superb!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Absolutely delicious! I'll happily remake this again and again. The only thing I'll change is to add an additional 2 T. of... flour to get a little thicker custard. I highly recommend this recipe.Read more
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Vm Chicago, IL 05-15-2008
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Yummy
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

The pudding itself was very good, I just couldn't get the whipped cream mixture quite right (not thick enough). ... Nevertheless, it was very good.Read more
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Anonymous 11-25-2007
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Scrumptious
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

It was my first time making banana pudding. I made it for Thanksgiving and it was delicous. I had to add a little more... whipping cream to the custard and had plenty of cream for the top. I thought adding the nut/wafer combo on top was a nice touch. Wonderful! I may make it again for Christmas!Read more
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LAURA New York, NY 10-23-2007
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Really, really good!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Made this for the first time on Sunday and it was a big hit. Needs to set up in the refridgerator overnight. Reminds me of... banana cream pie without the crust. Can't wait to make it again!Read more