Are you that guy who is head over heels for pudding? You will be glad that you found us! Banana pudding recipes are also our favorite. So if you are on a mission to make the world’s best banana pudding then allow us to join us on this journey into the dessert world.
Making pudding is not a Herculean task but we are sure as a beginner you might be feeling super overwhelmed! Well, we can help you out there. Here are some tips that will come quite in handy if you are not sure where to begin or what to do at first.
Learn about the ingredients you will need
So before you start with making a pudding, have a look at the couple of ingredients that you should generally have for making a banana pudding. More or less the items are similar no matter what kind of recipe you follow! Make sure you carry this list along with you as you head to shopping to pick up the necessary items.
- Milk and pudding mix- You will need an instant pudding mix which needs to be evenly blended with some cold milk.
- Some sweetened condensed milk- You will need sweetened condensed milk to be used for the preparation of pudding. The amount of condensed milk will vary from recipe to recipe so follow the instructions carefully.
- Vanilla extract- Don't forget to use vanilla extract in your pudding. It acts as a taste enhancer and escalates the flavor of the pudding so much.
- Some frozen whipped topping- Oh, how can we miss out on the frozen whipped topping? Start by folding frozen whipped topping into the pudding mixture to get a thick, fluffy, and decadent texture.
- Vanilla wafer- The vanilla wafer certainly makes your pudding stand out because of the occasional crunch and the addictive texture it ends up acquiring.
- Finally bananas- Of course, you cannot end up making banana pudding without bananas, can you? Right before you start assembling things, slice them up and add to it dessert.
General instructions and tips to make banana pudding
Well for a beginner we can guarantee that you will find these pudding recipe tips useful. Don't be overwhelmed if it does not turn out perfect the first time. With the right tips and practice, you can eventually make it work out fine. So let's have an overview of the banana pudding recipe and take a glimpse through the tips.
- As you start, whisk the pudding mix in a bowl with some milk! The quantity of the liquid can be determined by having a look at the particular recipe you are following.
- Then go ahead and add the sweetened condensed milk and a few drops of vanilla essence which will act as a flavoring agent.
- Now fold the frozen whipped topping.
- Finally, you can layer the mixture with some sliced bananas vanilla wafers, or both, whatever you like.
When the milk and the pudding mix are being whisked in a bowl, make sure you take a bowl that is large enough to prevent any kind of spillage. Moreover, allow the mixture to get blended for at least two to three minutes.
As you pour in the vanilla, a thick and dense consistency will be reached that you can beat continuously to create the fourth. The creamy whipped topping is now ready and you can move on to the topping.
You will need a bowl or a glass plate that is sufficiently large and bordered to layer the pudding. First, slice the bananas! Make a layer of sliced bananas followed by a layer of wafers. Feel free to make your pudding in multiple layers. From the top, you can sprinkle crushed wafers to complete the look of it.
What is the right way to store banana pudding?
So if you have leftovers of the banana pudding and are wondering how to store it, so that you can relish it during the next dessert round, don't you? Well, the best thing to do is wrap the banana pudding in a storage wrapping sheet. And then you can store it in the refrigerator safely for up to three days and in the meanwhile, you can relish it as much as you want. Always allow the pudding to remain chill until the point you serve it.
Is it possible to freeze the banana pudding?
Sadly, we have to inform you that banana pudding does not freeze well. However, there is good news for you too! Most of the banana pudding recipes are pretty easy and you don't have to prepare them beforehand. Whisk it up a while before you plan to consume it. And sometimes it can turn out to be so tasty, that there won't even be any leftovers to tackle.
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