Sure thing! Here’s a simple and delicious banana pudding recipe:
### Ingredients:
– 3/4 cup granulated sugar
– 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
– 1/4 teaspoon salt
– 3 large eggs, separated
– 2 cups whole milk
– 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 3 ripe bananas, sliced
– 1 box (12 ounces) vanilla wafers
– Whipped cream (optional, for topping)
### Instructions:
1. In a medium saucepan, whisk together the sugar, flour, and salt.
2. In a separate bowl, beat the egg yolks and then stir them into the sugar mixture.
3. Gradually whisk in the milk until the mixture is smooth.
4. Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and comes to a boil. This usually takes about 5-7 minutes.
5. Once the mixture has thickened, remove it from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Let it cool for a few minutes.
6. In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
7. Gently fold the beaten egg whites into the pudding mixture until well combined.
8. In a serving dish or individual cups, layer the vanilla wafers, sliced bananas, and pudding mixture. Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used, ending with a layer of pudding on top.
9. Cover the pudding with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight, to allow the flavors to meld and the pudding to set.
10. Before serving, you can top the pudding with whipped cream if desired. Enjoy your delicious homemade banana pudding!
This recipe serves about 6-8 people, depending on portion size. Feel free to adjust the ingredients according to your preferences!
