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Magnolia Bakery Banana Pudding

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A creamy and dreamy banana pudding inspired by the famous Magnolia Bakery in New York City, perfect for a nostalgic dessert experience.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 4 large egg yolks
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 ripe bananas, sliced
  • 1 box vanilla wafers
  • Whipped cream for topping

Instructions

  1. Prepare the pudding base: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, whisk together the milk, heavy cream, sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Bring this mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring constantly to avoid sticking. Once it starts to bubble, lower the heat slightly.
  2. Mix the egg yolks: In a separate bowl, lightly beat the egg yolks. To temper them, take a ladle full of the hot milk mixture and slowly whisk it into the egg yolks. Gradually pour the egg yolk mixture back into the saucepan while whisking continuously.
  3. Thicken it up: Continue cooking the mixture for another 2-3 minutes until it thickens. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. Cool it down: Transfer the pudding to a bowl and cover it with plastic wrap, pressing it directly onto the surface to prevent a skin from forming. Let it cool at room temperature for about 30 minutes, then place it in the fridge for at least 2 hours to chill completely.
  5. Layer time: In a large glass dish or individual cups, layer the pudding, sliced bananas, and vanilla wafers. Start with a layer of pudding, then bananas, followed by the wafers. Repeat the layers until you reach the top, finishing with pudding.
  6. Top it off: Generously dollop whipped cream on the top layer and add a few extra banana slices and crushed wafer crumbs for decoration!

Notes

For best flavor, let the pudding chill overnight before serving. Optional variations include adding peanut butter, chocolate, or fresh berries for extra flavor.

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