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Chocolate Banana Pudding

This Chocolate Banana Pudding is a nostalgic delight! Creamy chocolate pudding layered with bananas and crunchy vanilla wafers will impress everyone!
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

For the Pudding:
  • 6 large egg yolks
  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • pinch salt
  • 3 cups whole milk
  • 2 ounces milk chocolate, chopped
  • 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 12 ounces vanilla wafer cookies
  • 3 large bananas, sliced
  • 1 3/4 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons sugar for sweetening whipped cream

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Rubber spatula
  • Serving dish or individual cups

Method
 

Instructions
  1. In a medium saucepan, combine the egg yolks, sugar, cornstarch, and a pinch of salt. Whisk together until smooth and pale. Gradually whisk in the whole milk until well combined.
  2. Place the saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens and begins to bubble, about 8-10 minutes.
  3. Once thickened, remove from heat and stir in the chopped milk chocolate and unsweetened chocolate until melted. Mix in the vanilla extract.
  4. Transfer pudding to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap pressed onto the surface, and cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until chilled, about 1-2 hours.
  5. In a mixing bowl, combine heavy whipping cream and 2 to 3 tablespoons sugar. Whip until soft peaks form.
  6. Layer vanilla wafer cookies, chilled chocolate pudding, and sliced bananas in a serving dish. Repeat layers and top with whipped cream.

Notes

  • For a lighter dessert, reduce sugar in pudding and whipped cream.
  • Experiment with dark chocolate for a richer flavor.
  • Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days, best consumed within two days.