Banana Pudding with Vanilla Wafers

Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Servings: 8
Yield: 8 servings

Description

This is a rich banana pudding that is served layered with vanilla wafers. A lovely dessert that uses up ripe bananas!

Ingredients

2 cups white sugar
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4 large egg yolks
6 tablespoons water
4 cups milk
5 large ripe bananas, mashed, or more to taste
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 (12 ounce) package vanilla wafers

Directions

1 Combine sugar and flour in a large bowl.
2 Combine egg yolks and water in a second bowl and beat with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add the sugar mixture and mix until batter is well combined.
3 Pour milk into a saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat. Add batter and stir until mixture thickens and comes to a boil, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in bananas and vanilla extract.
4 Layer vanilla wafers and banana pudding alternately into a glass bowl. Cool before serving.