Indulge in a delectable treat with our collection of banana pudding surprise recipes! These delightful desserts combine the classic flavors of creamy banana pudding with unexpected twists and variations. From the classic Southern comfort dessert to unique takes featuring chocolate, caramel, and even cheesecake, our recipes offer a range of options to satisfy every sweet tooth. Whether you prefer a traditional layered pudding or a modern deconstructed version, our easy-to-follow instructions and helpful tips ensure that you can create a stunning and delicious banana pudding surprise that will impress your family and friends.
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THE BEST BANANA PUDDING
This creamy banana dessert is our very favorite version, piled high with layers of just-ripe bananas, rich vanilla pudding and tender cookies. We used vanilla bean paste instead of extract in our homemade filling for a bold flavor boost and topped the pudding with swirls of freshly whipped cream. When it all comes together, it's dreamy, luscious and feeds a crowd!
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories dessert
Time 3h10m
Yield 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Bring the milk to a simmer in a large saucepan over medium heat, then remove from the heat. Meanwhile, whisk the sugar, cornstarch, egg yolks, vanilla paste and salt together in a medium bowl.
- While whisking, slowly add about 1 cup of the warm milk to the egg mixture. Pour the egg mixture back into the saucepan, whisking constantly. Continue to cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until the mixture comes to a boil. Lower the heat to maintain a simmer and cook until thickened, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and whisk in the butter.
- Transfer the pudding to a large bowl and press a piece of plastic wrap directly against the surface. Refrigerate until cold, about 1 hour.
- Arrange 19 wafer cookies in the bottom of a 4-quart trifle dish. Top with 1 cup pudding, then arrange 2 sliced bananas on top. Repeat the layers ending with bananas.
- Add the heavy cream, confectioners' sugar and a pinch of salt to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment. Beat on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form, about 2 minutes.
- Spread the whipped cream over the pudding and sprinkle the crushed wafer cookies around the border. Refrigerate until the pudding is firm, at least 2 hours or up to overnight.
BANANA PUDDING
I didn't see my son, Lance Corporal Eric Harris, for more than two years after he enlisted in the Marines after high school. And when I saw him arrive at the airport, I just grabbed hold of him and burst out crying. When we got home, the first thing he ate was two bowls of my easy banana pudding recipe. He's a true southern boy! It's a dessert, but you can have it for breakfast, lunch or dinner. -Stephanie Harris, Montpelier, Virginia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 35m
Yield 9 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, mix sugar, flour and salt. Whisk in milk. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat to low; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from heat., In a small bowl, whisk eggs. Whisk a small amount of hot mixture into eggs; return all to pan, whisking constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla. Cool 15 minutes, stirring occasionally., In an ungreased 8-in. square baking dish, layer 25 vanilla wafers, half of the banana slices and half of the pudding. Repeat layers., Press plastic wrap onto surface of pudding. Refrigerate 4 hours or overnight. Just before serving, remove wrap; crush remaining wafers and sprinkle over top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 302 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 80mg cholesterol, Sodium 206mg sodium, Carbohydrate 55g carbohydrate (37g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
THE BEST BANANA PUDDING
The best no bake banana pudding you will ever find (or so I've been told by many).
Provided by Kenneth Strother
Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Banana Dessert Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 20
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large mixing bowl, beat pudding mix and milk 2 minutes. Blend in condensed milk until smooth. Stir in vanilla and fold in whipped topping. Layer wafers, bananas and pudding mixture in a glass serving bowl. Chill until serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 328.9 calories, Carbohydrate 56.9 g, Cholesterol 8.6 mg, Fat 9.6 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 4.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 205.2 mg, Sugar 29.1 g
BANANA SURPRISE
This recipe was given to me by a co-worker years ago
Provided by peggy kriebel
Categories Puddings
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- 1. For the crust: Mix the 1 cup flour, 2Tbl sugar, and the 1 stick of butter(melted), and the 1/4 cup of crushed pecans.Mix in a 9x13 pan, and flatten out.Bake at 375 degrees for 15 mins.Set aside and cool
- 2. Cream cheese mixture: Mix your 8oz. cream cheese with your 1 cup 10x sugar. Then add in your 1 cup of coolwhip. Spread in your cooled crust.Slice 2 bananas on top of your cream cheese mixture.
- 3. Pudding Mixture: Mix your Instant French vanilla pudding, and your reg box of instant vanilla pudding with your 3 cups of milk.Spread your pudding mixture on top of the bananas.
- 4. Spread 1 cup of coolwhip on top and garnish with leftover crushed pecans
SOUTHERN BANANA PUDDING
Not-too-sweet vanilla custard gets a blanket of soft toasted meringue in this Southern-style banana pudding. We let the pudding base sit overnight so the cookies soften and the banana flavor infuses the custard, but if you like your cookies crisp, top the pudding with meringue and bake without resting.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories dessert
Time 8h30m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat 2 1/2 cups of the milk in a large saucepan over medium heat until steaming.
- Whisk 3/4 cup of the sugar, the cornstarch and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a large bowl. Whisk in the egg yolks and the remaining 1/2 cup milk.
- Whisk half of the hot milk into the egg mixture until smooth, and then gradually whisk the egg-milk mixture into the milk in the saucepan. Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until the mixture boils. Reduce the heat to medium-low, and let the mixture come to a simmer. Continue to cook, whisking constantly, until it has thickened to a puddinglike consistency, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from the heat and whisk in the butter and vanilla.
- Layer a third of the pudding, half the banana slices and half the vanilla wafers in a 9-inch square baking dish. Layer with half the remaining pudding, all the remaining banana slices and all the remaining wafers. Top with the last of the pudding. Cover with plastic wrap pressed directly on the pudding surface, and refrigerate overnight to soften the cookies.
- Position a rack in the upper third of the oven, and preheat to 350 degrees F. Bring the egg whites to room temperature. Beat the egg whites and cream of tartar in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment on medium speed until frothy. Increase the speed to medium-high, and slowly sprinkle in the remaining 1/2 cup sugar a tablespoon at a time, whipping for 15 seconds after each addition, until glossy firm peaks form. Spread the meringue on top of the pudding with an offset spatula so it reaches the edges of the pan. Bake until golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes. Serve warm or chilled.
Tips:
- Choose ripe bananas: The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your pudding will be. If your bananas are not ripe enough, you can speed up the ripening process by placing them in a paper bag with an apple or pear.
- Use heavy cream: Heavy cream will give your pudding a rich and creamy texture. If you don't have heavy cream, you can use milk instead, but your pudding will be thinner.
- Don't overcook the pudding: Pudding is done when it has thickened and coats the back of a spoon. If you overcook it, it will become tough and rubbery.
- Chill the pudding before serving: Chilling the pudding will help it to set and will make it more refreshing.
- Get creative with your toppings: You can top your banana pudding with whipped cream, fruit, nuts, or chocolate chips. You can also make a layered pudding by alternating layers of pudding and cookies or fruit.
Conclusion:
Banana pudding is a classic Southern dessert that is loved by people of all ages. It is easy to make and can be customized to your own liking. With its creamy texture, sweet banana flavor, and variety of toppings, banana pudding is sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering.
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