Banana Pudding with Ladyfingers

Ingredients and Weight:

• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 4 cups whole milk
• 4 large egg yolks
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 (10-ounce) package Nilla wafers or ladyfingers
• 4 ripe bananas, sliced

Preparation Time:

• 15 minutes

Cooking Time:

• 10-15 minutes

Difficulty Level:

• 2 (Easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. In a medium saucepan, whisk together the sugar, cornstarch, and salt.
2. Gradually whisk in the milk.
3. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes, or until thickened.
4. In a bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and vanilla extract.
5. Gradually whisk in about 1/2 cup of the hot pudding mixture into the egg yolk mixture.
6. Return the egg yolk mixture to the saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, for 1-2 minutes, or until thickened.
7. Remove from heat and stir in the butter.
8. Line a 9x13-inch baking dish with half of the ladyfingers or Nilla wafers.
9. Spread half of the pudding mixture over the wafers.
10. Top with half of the sliced bananas.
11. Repeat layers.
12. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight, before serving.

Nutritional Information:

• Per serving (1/8 of the recipe):
• Calories: 300
• Fat: 10g (Saturated: 6g)
• Cholesterol: 105mg
• Sodium: 250mg
• Carbohydrates: 45g (Sugar: 30g)
• Protein: 5g

Dish Characteristics:

• Creamy and decadent banana pudding
• Crunchy and buttery ladyfingers
• Sweet and satisfying dessert

User Comments:

• "This banana pudding is amazing! It's so creamy and flavorful."
• "The ladyfingers add a nice crunch and the bananas give it a perfect sweetness."
• "I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• To make the pudding ahead of time, prepare the pudding mixture and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. When ready to serve, assemble the pudding and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
• If you don't have ladyfingers, you can substitute Nilla wafers or graham crackers.
• For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate chips or chocolate ganache as a topping.