Bananas Foster Banana Pudding Recipe
This Bananas Foster Banana Pudding is a decadent twist on the classic Southern dessert, combining creamy vanilla pudding with caramelized bananas cooked in butter and brown sugar, layered with crunchy vanilla wafers. It’s a rich, comforting treat perfect for any occasion, featuring luscious textures and warm, spiced flavors chilled to perfection.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 25 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern American
Ingredients
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Banana Foster Caramelized Bananas
- 3 large ripe bananas, sliced
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Vanilla Pudding
- 1 package (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 2 cups cold milk
Assembly
- 1 package vanilla wafers (about 45 wafers)
Instructions
- Prepare the pudding: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix and cold milk until smooth and thickened. Set aside in the refrigerator to chill and firm up.
- Caramelize the bananas: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the brown sugar and cinnamon, stirring until the sugar dissolves and begins to bubble. Add the sliced bananas and cook gently for 3-4 minutes, turning carefully to coat them in the caramel sauce, until they are tender and caramelized but not mushy. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Layer the pudding: In a clear glass dish or trifle bowl, arrange a layer of vanilla wafers to cover the bottom. Spoon a layer of the chilled vanilla pudding over the wafers, followed by a layer of the caramelized bananas with some sauce. Repeat these layers—wafers, pudding, and bananas—until all ingredients are used, finishing with a top layer of pudding or bananas as desired.
- Chill and serve: Cover the assembled pudding and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the wafers to soften and the flavors to meld. Serve chilled, optionally garnished with a sprinkle of cinnamon or additional vanilla wafers.
Notes
- For best results, use ripe but firm bananas to avoid overly mushy texture.
- You can substitute homemade vanilla pudding if preferred.
- Allow the dessert to chill sufficiently to let the vanilla wafers soften and create the classic pudding texture.
- Optional: Add a splash of rum to the caramelizing bananas for an authentic Bananas Foster flavor.
- This dessert can be assembled a day ahead and stored covered in the fridge.
Keywords: Bananas Foster, banana pudding, caramelized bananas, vanilla pudding dessert, Southern dessert, layered pudding
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