I Saved The Best Southern Dessert For Last Of 2023 For New Years Eve/OLD SCHOOL BANANA 🍌 PUDDING

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: coconut cream

💰Cheaper: whipped topping

Coconut cream adds richness with fewer calories.

vanilla pudding mix

🥗Healthier: homemade custard

💰Cheaper: instant pudding

Homemade custard enhances flavor without preservatives.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey adds sweetness with a unique flavor.

vanilla extract

🥗Healthier: almond extract

💰Cheaper: imitation vanilla

Almond extract provides a different but pleasant flavor.

Start by heating whole milk in a pot.

In a bowl, mix granulated sugar with cornstarch.

Add the sugar and cornstarch mixture to the heating milk and stir to combine.

Watch the mixture closely as it heats up to prevent scorching.

Once the milk starts to thicken, lower the heat.

Temper the eggs by adding a small amount of the hot milk to the beaten eggs and whisking.

Slowly add the tempered egg mixture back into the pot with the milk, stirring constantly.

Cook the custard for about 5 minutes until it thickens further.

Add vanilla extract and banana flavoring to the custard, along with a few drops of yellow food coloring if desired.

Pour the custard into a bowl and let it cool for 15-20 minutes.

Slice the bananas into rounds and set aside.

Assemble the banana pudding by layering Nilla Wafers, sliced bananas, and custard in a serving dish.

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