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Homemade Banana Pudding

Cultural Context

Banana pudding is a classic American dessert with roots in the Southern United States. Traditionally made with layers of vanilla wafers, bananas, and creamy pudding, it reflects the region's love for simple, comforting sweets. This dessert is often served at family gatherings and potlucks, embodying a sense of nostalgia and home. Today, variations abound, with some incorporating different flavors or toppings, but the classic version remains a beloved favorite.

AmericanUSdessert
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
840 grams milk
50 grams sugar
30 grams cornstarch
4 egg yolks
1 whole egg
20 grams butter
tahiti vanilla bean
pinch of salt

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

1

Start by making the vanilla custard.

2

Measure out 840 grams of milk and pour a little into a mixing bowl.

3

Add 30 grams of cornstarch to the milk and mix to avoid lumps.

4

Add the remaining milk to the mixture.

5

Add 50 grams of sugar to the milk mixture.

6

Scrape half of a tahitian vanilla bean and add it to the mixture along with the pod.

7

Slowly heat the milk mixture on an induction burner, stirring constantly to prevent burning.

8

Once the mixture is hot, add a pinch of salt.

9

Bring the mixture to a full boil to activate the cornstarch.

10

Once boiling, take a small amount of the mixture and pour it into a bowl with 4 egg yolks and 1 whole egg to temper the eggs.

11

Stir the egg mixture and then pour it back into the pot with the remaining milk mixture while whisking continuously.

12

Remove from heat and add 20 grams of softened butter, stirring to incorporate.

13

Pass the mixture through a chinois to ensure it's smooth and free of curdles.

14

Cover the pudding with plastic wrap to prevent a skin from forming and refrigerate to cool down.

15

Make whipped cream using a mixer or hand beater.

16

Make Italian meringue after preparing the whipped cream.

Cooking Techniques

whiskinglayering

Equipment Needed

induction burnermixing bowlwhiskchinoismixer

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Allergens

milkeggs

Also Known As

Banana PuddingSouthern Banana Pudding

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