Caramelized Banana Puddings
Caramelized Banana Puddings
Ingredients
For the Vanilla Pudding
- 2 cups whole milk
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
For the Caramelized Bananas
- 3 ripe bananas, medium, sliced into 1/2-inch thick rounds
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
For Assembly and Garnish
- 12 vanilla wafers, or similar crisp cookies
- 1 cup heavy cream, cold
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the vanilla pudding: In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, granulated sugar, and cornstarch until smooth and pale yellow. Set aside.
⏱️ 3 min
- 2
Heat the whole milk in a medium saucepan over medium heat until it just begins to simmer around the edges. Do not boil.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Slowly temper the hot milk into the egg yolk mixture by gradually whisking about 1/2 cup of the hot milk into the egg mixture. Then, pour the tempered egg mixture back into the saucepan with the remaining hot milk, whisking constantly.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Continue to cook the pudding over medium heat, whisking constantly, until it thickens significantly and comes to a gentle boil. Cook for 1 minute while boiling, then remove from heat. Stir in the vanilla extract and butter until the butter is fully melted and incorporated.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Pour the pudding into a clean bowl. Press a piece of plastic wrap directly onto the surface of the pudding to prevent a skin from forming. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until thoroughly chilled and set.
⏱️ 120 min
- 6
Prepare the caramelized bananas: In a large skillet, melt the 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter over medium heat. Add the sliced bananas and light brown sugar. Cook, stirring gently, for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the bananas are softened and coated in a rich caramel sauce. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
⏱️ 7 min
- 7
Make the whipped cream: In a cold bowl with cold beaters (or a stand mixer), whip the heavy cream and powdered sugar on high speed until stiff peaks form.
⏱️ 3 min
- 8
Assemble the puddings: In four individual serving dishes or glasses, layer 2-3 vanilla wafers at the bottom. Spoon a layer of chilled vanilla pudding over the wafers, followed by a layer of caramelized bananas. Repeat the layers, finishing with a generous dollop of whipped cream on top. Serve immediately or chill briefly before serving.
⏱️ 5 min
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Caramelized Banana Puddings
Ingredients
For the Vanilla Pudding
- 2 cups whole milk
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
For the Caramelized Bananas
- 3 ripe bananas, medium, sliced into 1/2-inch thick rounds
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
For Assembly and Garnish
- 12 vanilla wafers, or similar crisp cookies
- 1 cup heavy cream, cold
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the vanilla pudding: In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, granulated sugar, and cornstarch until smooth and pale yellow. Set aside.
⏱️ 3 min - 2
Heat the whole milk in a medium saucepan over medium heat until it just begins to simmer around the edges. Do not boil.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Slowly temper the hot milk into the egg yolk mixture by gradually whisking about 1/2 cup of the hot milk into the egg mixture. Then, pour the tempered egg mixture back into the saucepan with the remaining hot milk, whisking constantly.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Continue to cook the pudding over medium heat, whisking constantly, until it thickens significantly and comes to a gentle boil. Cook for 1 minute while boiling, then remove from heat. Stir in the vanilla extract and butter until the butter is fully melted and incorporated.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Pour the pudding into a clean bowl. Press a piece of plastic wrap directly onto the surface of the pudding to prevent a skin from forming. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until thoroughly chilled and set.
⏱️ 120 min - 6
Prepare the caramelized bananas: In a large skillet, melt the 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter over medium heat. Add the sliced bananas and light brown sugar. Cook, stirring gently, for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the bananas are softened and coated in a rich caramel sauce. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
⏱️ 7 min - 7
Make the whipped cream: In a cold bowl with cold beaters (or a stand mixer), whip the heavy cream and powdered sugar on high speed until stiff peaks form.
⏱️ 3 min - 8
Assemble the puddings: In four individual serving dishes or glasses, layer 2-3 vanilla wafers at the bottom. Spoon a layer of chilled vanilla pudding over the wafers, followed by a layer of caramelized bananas. Repeat the layers, finishing with a generous dollop of whipped cream on top. Serve immediately or chill briefly before serving.
⏱️ 5 min