Caramelized Banana Pudding
This indulgent caramelized banana pudding is rich with layers of flavor. Roasted bananas, creamy pudding, and crispy vanilla wafers come together in perfect harmony, topped with whipped cream for an irresistible dessert.
Equipment
- baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Stand mixer with whisk attachment
- Fine-mesh sieve
- Four 12-ounce stemless wine glasses
Ingredients
For the Banana Pudding:
- 2 ripe large bananas skin on, halved lengthwise
- 3 ripe large bananas peeled and sliced ¼ inch thick
- 1 tablespoon plus ⅔ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 3 cups whole milk
- 4 egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 11-ounce box vanilla wafers (50 total)
For the Whipped Cream:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon confectioners’ sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Roast Bananas:
- Preheat the oven to 450ºF.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place the 2 halved bananas on the baking sheet, skin-side down.
- Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar.
- Flip the bananas over (skin-side up), poke holes in the skin with a paring knife, and roast for 15 minutes, until caramelized.
- Remove from the oven, discard the skins, and mash the bananas in a large bowl.
Prepare Pudding:
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together the remaining ⅔ cup granulated sugar, cornstarch, and salt.
- Add the milk and egg yolks, whisking to remove lumps.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally until it reaches a boil.
- Reduce to a simmer, whisking constantly for about 2 minutes until thickened.
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla bean paste and butter.
- Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into the bowl with the mashed bananas.
- Stir to combine.
Make Whipped Cream:
- In a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, whisk the heavy cream, confectioners’ sugar, and vanilla extract on medium-high speed until soft peaks form.
- Set aside.
Assemble Pudding:
- Place 5 vanilla wafers at the bottom of each of four (12-ounce) stemless wineglasses, breaking them if necessary.
- Add a layer of caramelized banana pudding, followed by a layer of sliced bananas.
- Repeat with another layer of pudding, wafers, and pudding.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
Serve:
- Top each glass with whipped cream and garnish with extra vanilla wafers.
- Serve chilled.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Wine Advice:
Pair this indulgent banana pudding with a sweet dessert wine like Sauternes or Moscato to enhance the rich, caramelized banana flavor.
Pair this indulgent banana pudding with a sweet dessert wine like Sauternes or Moscato to enhance the rich, caramelized banana flavor.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 400 kcal | Carbohydrates: 65 g | Protein: 6 g | Fat: 15 g | Fiber: 3 g | Sugar: 45 g | Salt: 0.6 mg
