CARAMELIZED BANANA PUDDING
This crowd-pleasing Southern dessert created by layering vanilla pudding, vanilla wafers and bananas is adapted from Millie Peartree, the owner of Millie Peartree Fish Fry & Soul Food restaurant in the Bronx. Her version takes it over the top by caramelizing the bananas with a little melted butter, brown sugar, cinnamon and vanilla before layering. This extra step adds complex flavor to the unapologetically sweet dessert. Serve piles of it in bowls with extra wafers crumbled over the top, a sprinkle of cinnamon and unsweetened whipped cream, if desired.
Provided by The New York Times
Categories custards and puddings, dessert
Time 30m
Yield One 9-by-13 dish (12 to 15 servings)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together the sugar, cornstarch and salt. Add the half-and-half and egg yolks, and whisk to combine. Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until thickened and pudding-like, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in 2 tablespoons butter and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- In a large saucepan or skillet over medium heat, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons butter. Add bananas, brown sugar, cinnamon and remaining 1 teaspoon vanilla. Cook, stirring frequently, until well combined, about 2 minutes.
- Layer half the vanilla wafers in a 9-by-13 baking or trifle dish. Top with half the caramelized bananas then half the pudding. Repeat procedure with remaining wafers, bananas and pudding. Chill for 4 to 6 hours, or up to overnight. Garnish with crumbled vanilla wafers and sprinkle with additional cinnamon before serving. Serve with unsweetened whipped cream, if using.
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Dino Salva
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of bananas, but I loved this pudding. The caramelized bananas were delicious.
Bhupendra Rimal
[email protected]This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The caramelized bananas are incredible.
Agbaje Mariam
[email protected]I made this pudding for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best pudding he's ever had.
nardos addisu
[email protected]This pudding is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the caramelized bananas.
Mohamad Rasidh
[email protected]I've made this pudding several times and it always turns out great. It's a family favorite.
unexpected things around the world
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The caramelized bananas are the perfect addition to the pudding. It's a delicious and easy dessert that everyone will love.
Mesfin Mulgeta
[email protected]I made this pudding for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. I will definitely be making it again.
Zp King
[email protected]This pudding is amazing! The bananas are so flavorful and the pudding is so creamy. I highly recommend this recipe.
Hayley Watson
[email protected]I love this recipe! The caramelized bananas add a wonderful flavor to the pudding. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.
Stephen Campbell
[email protected]This caramelized banana pudding was a hit! It was so easy to make and turned out perfectly. The bananas were caramelized to perfection and the pudding was creamy and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.