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Caramelized Banana Pudding

A delightful layered dessert that combines caramelized bananas, rich pudding, and crispy vanilla wafers, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert, Sweet Treat
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Caramelized Bananas
  • 4 pieces ripe bananas Use ripe bananas for the best sweetness and flavor.
  • 1 cup brown sugar
For the Pudding
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 4 pieces egg yolks
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For Layering
  • 1 package vanilla wafer cookies
For the Whipped Cream
  • 1 cup heavy cream You can substitute heavy cream with whipped topping or half-and-half.
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a skillet, melt the brown sugar over medium heat.
  2. Add the sliced bananas and cook them until they are caramelized.
  3. In a saucepan, whisk together the milk, granulated sugar, cornstarch, and salt.
  4. Cook this mixture over medium heat until it thickens.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks. Slowly add the hot milk mixture to the egg yolks to temper them. Then cook for an additional 2 minutes.
  6. Stir in the butter and vanilla into the pudding mix.
  7. In a dish, layer the caramelized bananas, pudding, and vanilla wafer cookies.
  8. For the whipped cream, beat the heavy cream with powdered sugar and ground cinnamon until soft peaks form.
  9. Spread the whipped cream over the pudding layers.
  10. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Notes

Letting the pudding cool slightly before layering will help keep the cookies from getting too soggy. For a richer flavor, you can add a splash of rum or bourbon to the caramelized bananas. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Best consumed within 2-3 days.