BANANA PUDDING

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups milk
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 box Vanilla wafers *about 8 oz.
  • 4 bananas, sliced

Instructions

    • In a saucepan, mix the sugar, flour, and salt.
    • Whisk in the milk and cook over medium heat.
  • Allow to cook until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat to low and cook an additional 2 minutes.
  • Remove from heat.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the eggs.
  • Add in a small amount of the hot mixture to the eggs and mix.
  • Add egg mixture to hot mixture and return to heat. Heat until a gentle boil starts, cook for about 2 minutes.
  • Add in vanilla and remove from heat. Allow to cool for about 15 minutes, stirring every few minutes.
  • In an ungreased 8 inch square pan, layer about 25 vanillas wafers on bottom, followed by half of the banana slices.
  • Pour half the pudding mixture on top. Follow layers one more time, ending with pudding layer.
  • Cover dish with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator. Allow to chill for a minimum of 4 hours, preferably overnight.
  • Prior to serving, crush remaining wafers on top of pudding. Serve cold!

  • Nutrition

    Calories: 221kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 132mg | Potassium: 377mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 31g | Vitamin A: 275IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 126mg | Iron: 1mg