Old-Fashioned Banana Pudding

Old-Fashioned Banana Pudding

Ingredients:

• 3 ripe bananas
• 3 eggs
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 dash salt
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups milk
• 1 tablespoon bourbon (optional)
• Vanilla wafers
• Whipped cream (for serving)

Instructions:

Step 1: Prepare the Pudding Base

1. Separate Eggs: Separate the egg yolks from the whites, placing the yolks into a mixing bowl. Set the egg whites aside for later use.
2. Combine Ingredients: In the mixing bowl with the egg yolks, whisk together the cornstarch, salt, and sugar until well combined.
3. Heat Milk: In a saucepan, heat the milk over medium heat until it begins to simmer.
4. Temper Eggs: Gradually pour the hot milk into the egg mixture, whisking constantly to temper the eggs.
5. Return to Heat: Pour the tempered egg mixture back into the saucepan and return it to the stove.
6. Cook Pudding: Cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens to a pudding-like consistency, about 5-7 minutes.
7. Add Flavorings: Remove the pudding from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract and bourbon, if using. Let the pudding cool slightly.

Step 2: Assemble the Banana Pudding

1. Layer Ingredients: In a serving dish or trifle bowl, layer the vanilla wafers, sliced bananas, and pudding, repeating the layers until all ingredients are used, with pudding as the top layer.
2. Chill: Cover the banana pudding with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight, to allow the flavors to meld and the pudding to set.

Step 3: Serve and Enjoy

1. Garnish: Just before serving, garnish the banana pudding with a dollop of whipped cream and additional vanilla wafers, if desired.
2. Serve: Scoop out portions of the chilled banana pudding and enjoy the creamy, comforting goodness!

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