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Creamy No-Bake Banana Pudding Eclair Icebox Cake

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A luscious no-bake dessert layering vanilla wafers, homemade pudding, bananas, and a rich chocolate glaze. Perfectly chilled overnight for a creamy, indulgent treat without the oven.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (or cornstarch for gluten-free)
  • 3 large egg yolks, room temperature
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 cups vanilla wafers or graham crackers
  • 3 medium ripe bananas, sliced thinly
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tbsp light corn syrup (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a medium saucepan, whisk together sugar and flour. Slowly add whole milk, whisking until smooth.
  2. Warm over medium heat, stirring constantly until thickened and bubbling, about 8-10 minutes.
  3. In a small bowl, lightly beat egg yolks. Slowly pour about 1/2 cup hot pudding into yolks while whisking constantly to temper eggs.
  4. Pour egg mixture back into saucepan and cook 2 more minutes, stirring continuously until thick and glossy. Remove from heat.
  5. Stir in butter and vanilla extract until melted and smooth. Transfer pudding to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap pressed on surface, and chill at least 1 hour.
  6. Heat heavy cream until hot but not boiling. Pour over chocolate chips and corn syrup in a bowl. Let sit 2 minutes, then stir until smooth and glossy. Set aside to cool slightly.
  7. In a 9×13-inch dish, spread a thin layer of pudding. Layer with vanilla wafers, then sliced bananas. Repeat layers ending with pudding on top.
  8. Pour cooled chocolate glaze evenly over top layer and spread gently with a spatula.
  9. Refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight to allow wafers to soften and flavors to meld.
  10. Slice and serve chilled. Store leftovers covered in refrigerator up to 3 days.

Notes

Temper the eggs carefully to avoid scrambling. Use ripe but firm bananas sliced thinly to prevent clumping. Warm cream properly for chocolate glaze to avoid seizing. For clean slices, dip knife in hot water before cutting. Pudding can be made a day ahead and chilled.

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