Bananas Foster Pudding 🍌🔥
A decadent twist on the classic New Orleans dessert—creamy vanilla pudding layered with caramelized bananas, rum-spiked sauce, and buttery crumbles!
Ingredients
For the Vanilla Pudding:
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2 cups (480ml) whole milk
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½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
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3 tbsp cornstarch
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¼ tsp salt
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2 egg yolks
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2 tbsp unsalted butter
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1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Bananas Foster:
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2 ripe bananas, sliced
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2 tbsp unsalted butter
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¼ cup (50g) brown sugar
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1 tbsp dark rum (or ½ tsp rum extract + 1 tsp water)
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½ tsp cinnamon
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Pinch of nutmeg
For the Topping:
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Vanilla wafers or graham cracker crumbs
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Whipped cream
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Extra caramel drizzle (optional)
Instructions
1. Make the Vanilla Pudding
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In a saucepan, whisk milk, sugar, cornstarch, salt, and egg yolks until smooth.
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Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened (~8-10 mins).
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Remove from heat, stir in butter + vanilla. Cover with plastic wrap (to prevent skin) and chill.
2. Caramelize the Bananas
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In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg—stir until bubbly.
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Add bananas and cook for 1-2 mins per side.
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Off heat, carefully add rum (flambé optional!) and stir. Let cool slightly.
3. Layer the Pudding
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In glasses or a dish, alternate layers of:
Pudding → Bananas Foster → Crushed vanilla wafers (repeat). -
Top with whipped cream, extra banana slices, and caramel drizzle.
4. Serve & Enjoy!
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Best served slightly warm or chilled. The flavors deepen if made ahead!
Tips & Variations
🔥 For adults: Add an extra splash of rum to the pudding.
🍪 Texture boost: Use cinnamon toast crunch or pecans for crunch.
🍦 Ice cream pairing: Serve with vanilla bean ice cream for Bananas Foster vibes!
Why You’ll Love This
✅ Elegant but easy—no baking, just stovetop magic.
✅ Warm, boozy bananas + cool custard = perfect contrast.
✅ Impress guests with a flambé show (optional but fun!).
Craving chocolate? Add chocolate shavings between layers! Let me know if you’d like a vegan or quick-fix version. 😊