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Pioneer Woman Banana Pudding Recipe

Pioneer Woman Banana Pudding
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Banana pudding has its roots in Southern American cuisine, gaining popularity in the early 20th century. Traditionally made with custard or pudding, layered with cookies and bananas, it has become a beloved comfort dessert across the United States. The Pioneer Woman’s recipe is a streamlined version, making it easy for home cooks to prepare while still delivering that creamy, nostalgic taste.

Ingredients

  • Vanilla wafers (1 box)

  • Ripe bananas (4–5, sliced)

  • Whole milk (3 cups)

  • Sugar (½ cup)

  • Cornstarch (¼ cup)

  • Egg yolks (4 large)

  • Butter (3 tbsp)

  • Vanilla extract (2 tsp)

  • Heavy cream (1 cup, whipped, for topping)

Instructions

Step 1: Make the pudding

In a saucepan, whisk sugar, cornstarch, and milk. Cook over medium heat until slightly thickened. Temper in egg yolks, then return mixture to saucepan. Stir constantly until thick and creamy. Remove from heat and stir in butter and vanilla.

Step 2: Cool the pudding

Transfer pudding to a bowl and cover with plastic wrap pressed directly onto the surface to prevent skin from forming. Let cool to room temperature.

Step 3: Layer the dessert

In a baking dish, spread a layer of vanilla wafers, followed by banana slices, then pudding. Repeat layers until ingredients are used, finishing with pudding on top.

Step 4: Add whipped cream

Spread freshly whipped cream over the final pudding layer. Optionally, garnish with crushed vanilla wafers or extra banana slices.

Step 5: Chill and serve

Refrigerate for at least 2 hours (or overnight) before serving.

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