BUTTERMILK BANANA PUDDING WITH SALTED PEANUTS
Banana pudding typically sits on the sweeter side of the dessert spectrum. Despite layers of instant pudding, vanilla cookies, sliced bananas and meringue or whipped cream, the sweet snack can feel a little one-note. But with a few simple tweaks and some new ingredients, it can feel fresh. The addition of buttermilk gives the custard a tangy zip of acidity, and tossing the Nilla Wafers with salted brown butter imparts a nutty, caramel-like flavor. Sour cream is incorporated into the whipped-cream topping, which helps the heavy cream stay firm while refrigerated and turning this into a fail-proof make-ahead dish. Garnishing the top with some more crushed cookies and chopped salted peanuts provides the pudding with crunch.
Provided by Grant Melton
Categories snack, custards and puddings, dessert
Time 45m
Yield 10 to 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Prepare the pudding: Add milk, heavy cream and vanilla extract to a medium saucepan and heat over medium. Meanwhile, whisk together sugar, egg yolks, cornstarch and salt in a medium heatproof bowl. Once the milk begins to bubble slightly around the edges, remove from heat. Slowly pour a ladleful of the warm milk into the yolk mixture, whisking constantly. Continue to slowly incorporate the rest of the warm milk, ladle by ladle, into the yolk mixture until thoroughly combined.
- Pour the mixture back into the saucepan and heat over medium. Whisk until the mixture begins to bubble and is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, 2 to 3 minutes. Pour the warm pudding into a large heatproof bowl and let cool for 5 minutes before whisking in the buttermilk. Place plastic wrap over the pudding, gently pressing the wrap to touch the top of the pudding. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours before using.
- Prepare the cookie layer: Add the salted butter to a large sauté pan or deep skillet and melt over medium-low. Cook, stirring often, until the butter begins to foam. Once the butter gives off a nutty scent and darkens to a caramel-like color, about 4 minutes, remove the pan from the heat and add the wafers. Toss the Nilla Wafers to coat them with butter. Set aside.
- Prepare the whipped cream: Whip 1½ cups heavy cream in a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment or with a hand mixer on medium-high until it forms soft peaks, about 3 minutes. Turn off the mixer and add the sour cream. Turn the mixer on low and gradually add the confectioners' sugar. Once incorporated, whip on high until the cream has formed soft peaks again. Set aside.
- Reserve 12 Nilla Wafers for garnish. Pour the rest of the cookies into a 9-by-13-inch baking dish and arrange in an even layer. Scatter the sliced bananas evenly on top. Pour the chilled pudding over the bananas and spread the pudding in an even layer to coat. Top with the whipped cream mixture. Cover and refrigerate overnight (or at least 4 hours).
- Place the remaining Nilla Wafers in a plastic bag and crush them with a rolling pin. Remove the pudding from the refrigerator and garnish with crushed cookies and chopped peanuts just before serving.
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Maktuj Rai
[email protected]This pudding is a great way to use up leftover bananas. It's also a great dessert for summer cookouts or picnics.
Kevin Klein
[email protected]I love the combination of bananas, vanilla wafers, and salted peanuts in this pudding. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.
Nalin Nishantha
[email protected]This pudding is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
Mother Computer (Torikul Islam Seyam)
[email protected]I made this pudding for my friends and they loved it. It's a great dessert for any party or gathering.
Kejhon Jones
[email protected]This pudding is delicious! I love the creamy texture and the subtle flavor of bananas.
Arafat lulu
[email protected]This pudding is a great way to use up leftover bananas. It's also a great dessert for potlucks or family gatherings.
HORROR GAMES
[email protected]I love the combination of bananas, vanilla wafers, and salted peanuts in this pudding. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.
ZeeshAn Zeeko
[email protected]This pudding is so delicious and easy to make. I'll definitely be making it again and again.
Dennis Samson
[email protected]This pudding is a great way to use up leftover bananas. It's also a great dessert for summer cookouts.
Future Stars
[email protected]I've tried many banana pudding recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's the perfect balance of sweetness and creaminess.
Sarah Pingel
[email protected]This pudding is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my friends and family.
Awees Maxamed
[email protected]I made this pudding for my family and they loved it. It's a great dessert for any occasion.
Ahmed Zein Elabdeen
[email protected]This pudding is delicious! I love the combination of bananas, vanilla wafers, and salted peanuts.
brenda nanyengo
[email protected]I was skeptical about the salted peanuts, but they really do add something special to this pudding. I'll definitely be making this again!
Coral Colon
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The pudding is creamy and flavorful, and the salted peanuts add a nice touch of crunch.
Shahwar Shah
[email protected]This pudding is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can make it ahead of time and it still tastes great.
Mary Grace MACARASIG
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out perfect. It's a great dessert for potlucks or family gatherings.
Najam Malik
[email protected]This buttermilk banana pudding was a hit at my last dinner party. The salted peanuts added a nice touch of crunch and saltiness that balanced out the sweetness of the pudding.