Banana Custard Pudding

Name: Banana Custard Pudding
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup sugar; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1-1/2 cups milk; 3 egg yolks, lightly beaten; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 medium firm banana, sliced; Fresh mint, optional

Total Time Prep: 5 min. Cook: 15 min. + chilling

Yield 4 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

As easy to make as it is easy to enjoy, this banana custard pudding will be a beloved dessert in your home, especially during the warm summer months.

Ingredients

1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/8 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups milk
3 egg yolks, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 medium firm banana, sliced
Fresh mint, optional

Directions

In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and salt. Stir in milk until smooth. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat to low; cook and stir for 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount of hot filling into egg yolks; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; gently stir in vanilla.
Cover and chill for 1 hour. Just before serving, fold in banana. Garnish with mint if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 235 calories, 7g fat (3g saturated fat), 172mg cholesterol, 125mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (34g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein.

This banana custard pudding is easy to stir up anytime. —Hazel Fritchie, Palestine, Illinois

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