Banana Pudding with Vanilla Wafers

Ingredients and Weight:

• 1 box (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
• 3 cups milk
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 6 bananas, sliced
• 1 package (14 oz) vanilla wafers

Preparation Time:

15 minutes

Cooking Time:

5 minutes

Difficulty Level:

1 (Easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. In a medium saucepan, whisk together the pudding mix, milk, sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Reduce heat and simmer for 1 minute, or until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in the butter and vanilla extract.
2. Layer half of the pudding, half of the bananas, and half of the vanilla wafers in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Repeat layers.
3. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight.

Nutritional Information:

Serving Size: 1/8 of the dish

• Calories: 250
• Fat: 10g
• Cholesterol: 45mg
• Sodium: 210mg
• Carbohydrates: 40g
• Protein: 5g

Dish Characteristics:

• Creamy and smooth pudding
• Sweet and ripe bananas
• Crispy and flavorful vanilla wafers
• Themed around pudding for a fun and nostalgic dessert

User Comments:

• "This is the best banana pudding I've ever had!"
• "The combination of pudding, bananas, and vanilla wafers is perfect."
• "This is a great dessert to make ahead of time for parties or gatherings."
• "My kids love this pudding and it's so easy to make."
• "I added some chocolate chips to the pudding for an extra burst of flavor."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Make sure to refrigerate the pudding for at least 4 hours before serving to allow it to set properly.
• If you don't have instant pudding mix, you can use regular pudding mix and follow the instructions on the package.
• To make the pudding even more flavorful, you can add a teaspoon of ground cinnamon or nutmeg to the pudding mix.
• If you don't have vanilla wafers, you can use graham crackers or ladyfingers instead.