Banana Pudding Parfaits
Banana Pudding Parfaits are a delightful and easy-to-make dessert that combines the sweet flavors of bananas, vanilla, and cookies. Let's explore how to create this parfait to bring sweetness to your family!
Servings: 8
Calories: 439kcal
Ingredients
For the pudding:
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups milk
- 4 large egg yolks lightly beaten
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon butter
For the parfait assembly:
- 4-5 ripe bananas sliced
- 1 box vanilla wafers
- Whipped cream homemade or store-bought
- Optional garnish: Crushed vanilla wafers or banana slices
Instructions
Make the Pudding:
- In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, flour, and salt.
- Gradually whisk in the milk until smooth.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens and comes to a boil. This should take about 5-7 minutes.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and cook for 2 more minutes, stirring constantly.
- Remove from heat.
- Gradually whisk about 1/2 cup of the hot mixture into the beaten egg yolks to temper them.
- Return the egg yolk mixture to the saucepan, whisking constantly.
- Cook for another 2 minutes on low heat, stirring constantly.
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and butter until fully combined.
- Let the pudding cool slightly, then refrigerate until chilled.
Assemble the Parfaits:
- In small jars or parfait glasses, start by adding a layer of vanilla wafers at the bottom.
- Add a layer of sliced bananas on top of the wafers.
- Spoon a layer of the chilled pudding over the bananas.
- Repeat the layers: vanilla wafers, bananas, and pudding until you reach the top of the jar or glass.
- Finish with a dollop of whipped cream.
- Optionally, garnish with crushed vanilla wafers or banana slices.
Notes
Serve the parfaits immediately, or refrigerate them until ready to serve. They can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.