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Sweet Banana Pudding With Graham Crackers

A comforting dessert combining creamy banana pudding and crunchy graham crackers, perfect for family gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Custard
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/3 cup cornstarch
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
For the Layering
  • 4 pieces ripe bananas sliced
  • 1 package graham crackers
  • to taste serving Whipped cream for topping

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a medium saucepan, combine the milk, sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Stir over medium heat until the mixture starts to thicken (around 10 minutes). Keep stirring to avoid lumps.
  2. Once thickened, remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Let the mixture cool slightly.
Layering
  1. In a large serving dish, layer half of the graham crackers on the bottom.
  2. Pour half of the pudding mixture over the crackers and then add half of the sliced bananas.
  3. Repeat the layering process with the remaining graham crackers, pudding, and bananas.
Chilling
  1. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight.
Serving
  1. Just before serving, top your pudding with whipped cream and a sprinkle of crushed graham crackers.

Notes

This dessert is best served chilled and can be stored for 3-4 days in the refrigerator. Consider adding fresh bananas and whipped cream just before serving for optimal freshness.