Banana pudding

Banana pudding served in a bowl with vanilla wafers

Banana pudding is a dessert generally consisting of repeated layers of sweet vanilla flavored custard, cookies (usually Vanilla Wafers or ladyfingers) and sliced fresh bananas placed in a dish and served, topped with whipped cream or meringue.^[1] The wafers absorb the custard.

It is commonly associated with Southern U.S. cuisine, however, it can be found around the country.^[2] Furthermore, it closely resembles an English Trifle in that it is assembled in layers and includes custard, fruit, sponge cake, and whipped cream.

It can be prepared using a baked or refrigerated method, with the latter being the more popular, particularly among home cooks. Moreover, many recipes have been adapted using vanilla pudding instead of a true custard. Other recipes omit the wafers. An early Banana Pudding recipe was published in "The Kentucky Receipt Book," by Mary Harris Frazer, in 1903.^[3] However, even this recipe does not include wafers.

Ways it is made

The main way to make Banana pudding is made in layers. Bananas, pudding, wafers, and then repeat. Banana pudding is like a geology. Over time the layers press together and the flavors mix into one another. With every bite, you can taste not only the ingredients but also what they have jointed int; creamy and cool taste with a nice texture.^[4]

Banana pudding festival

The National Banana Pudding Festival is held at the Hickman County Ag Pavilion and Fairgrounds at Grinder's Switch just outside of Centerville, Tennessee. The event features live music concerts and many attractions. People there make all kinds of banana puddings.^[5]

Nutritional Facts

According to Jill Corleone, a registered dietitian, said that most people need three servings of milk or milk products a day to meet their calcium needs, according to the USDA. Banana pudding made with milk acts as a source of calcium. To help control fat and calorie intake, choose banana pudding made with low-fat milk.^[6]

See also

• Banana bread, the quick-bread made with bananas
• Bánh chuối, Vietnamese sweet banana dishes
• Summer pudding, the British dish made with fruit and bread
• Tipsy cake, the English, liquor flavored cake popular in the American South
• Trifle, the English layered custard, sponge cake, and fruit dessert
• Tiramisu, the Italian dessert made with sponge cake, coffee, custard, and chocolate

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