Sticky Banana Pudding
Sticky Banana Pudding
Ingredients
For the Banana Pudding
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chunks
For the Vanilla Cream Sauce
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
For the Caramel Toffee Sauce
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cubed
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon instant espresso powder
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
For Serving
- 1 pint vanilla ice cream
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two sides to easily lift the pudding later. Lightly grease the parchment paper.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350
- 2
In a large bowl, combine the mashed ripe bananas, large eggs, and 1/2 cup of whole milk. Whisk thoroughly until the ingredients are well combined and slightly frothy.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the packed light brown sugar, all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until evenly distributed.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet banana mixture, whisking until just combined. Switch to a spatula and mix until a thick, cohesive batter forms. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly. Generously scatter the dark chocolate chunks over the top.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until the pudding is golden brown, a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, and the chocolate is melted and marbled into the top layer.
⏱️ 40 min•🌡️ 350
- 6
While the pudding bakes, prepare the Vanilla Cream Sauce. In a small saucepan, whisk together 1 cup of whole milk, granulated sugar, and cornstarch. Heat over medium heat, whisking constantly, until the mixture thickens and comes to a gentle boil. Remove from heat and stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter until melted and smooth.
⏱️ 8 min
- 7
Once the pudding is out of the oven and still warm, pour the entire Vanilla Cream Sauce evenly over its surface. Cover the pan tightly with plastic wrap and let it sit for at least 15 minutes to allow the sauce to soak in and keep the pudding moist.
⏱️ 15 min
- 8
Prepare the Caramel Toffee Sauce. In a separate small saucepan, combine the packed light brown sugar, cubed unsalted butter, heavy cream, and instant espresso powder. Heat over medium-low heat, stirring frequently, until the butter is melted and the sugar is dissolved. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly. Remove from heat and stir in 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
⏱️ 10 min
- 9
Uncover the pudding and cut it into 4 square portions. Place a square on each serving plate. Top each portion with a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream. Finally, generously drizzle the warm Caramel Toffee Sauce over the ice cream and pudding.
⏱️ 4 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Sticky Banana Pudding
Ingredients
For the Banana Pudding
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chunks
For the Vanilla Cream Sauce
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
For the Caramel Toffee Sauce
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cubed
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon instant espresso powder
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
For Serving
- 1 pint vanilla ice cream
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two sides to easily lift the pudding later. Lightly grease the parchment paper.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350 - 2
In a large bowl, combine the mashed ripe bananas, large eggs, and 1/2 cup of whole milk. Whisk thoroughly until the ingredients are well combined and slightly frothy.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the packed light brown sugar, all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until evenly distributed.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet banana mixture, whisking until just combined. Switch to a spatula and mix until a thick, cohesive batter forms. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly. Generously scatter the dark chocolate chunks over the top.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until the pudding is golden brown, a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, and the chocolate is melted and marbled into the top layer.
⏱️ 40 min•🌡️ 350 - 6
While the pudding bakes, prepare the Vanilla Cream Sauce. In a small saucepan, whisk together 1 cup of whole milk, granulated sugar, and cornstarch. Heat over medium heat, whisking constantly, until the mixture thickens and comes to a gentle boil. Remove from heat and stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter until melted and smooth.
⏱️ 8 min - 7
Once the pudding is out of the oven and still warm, pour the entire Vanilla Cream Sauce evenly over its surface. Cover the pan tightly with plastic wrap and let it sit for at least 15 minutes to allow the sauce to soak in and keep the pudding moist.
⏱️ 15 min - 8
Prepare the Caramel Toffee Sauce. In a separate small saucepan, combine the packed light brown sugar, cubed unsalted butter, heavy cream, and instant espresso powder. Heat over medium-low heat, stirring frequently, until the butter is melted and the sugar is dissolved. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly. Remove from heat and stir in 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
⏱️ 10 min - 9
Uncover the pudding and cut it into 4 square portions. Place a square on each serving plate. Top each portion with a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream. Finally, generously drizzle the warm Caramel Toffee Sauce over the ice cream and pudding.
⏱️ 4 min