In a medium saucepan, whisk together sugar, flour, and salt.
In a separate bowl, lightly beat egg yolks. Gradually whisk in milk, then add this mixture to the saucepan.
Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened and bubbling. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
Whip Egg Whites (Optional but Amazing):
Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Gently fold into the warm pudding for extra lightness.
Layer the Pudding:
In a large dish, arrange a layer of vanilla wafers.
Add a layer of banana slices.
Pour a layer of pudding over the bananas.
Repeat layers until all ingredients are used, ending with pudding on top.
Chill:
Cover with plastic wrap (pressing it onto the surface to prevent a skin from forming) and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
Serve:
Top with extra crushed vanilla wafers, whipped cream, or toasted meringue before serving.
💡 Pro Tip: For an extra flavor boost, lightly caramelize the banana slices in a pan with a little butter and brown sugar before layering—they’ll add a rich, caramelized sweetness.
This pudding is creamy, sweet, and perfectly banana-y—truly comfort in a dish!
If you want, I can also give a 5-minute no-bake version that tastes just as amazing but is way quicker.
