Description
Indulge in the luscious layers of Caramel Banana Pudding, where velvety vanilla custard meets the sweet, ripe bananas and rich caramel sauce. Each spoonful offers a delightful contrast of creamy texture and a burst of caramel flavor that dances on your palate.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Pudding:
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the Caramel Sauce:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- For Assembly:
- 4 ripe bananas, sliced
- 1 package of vanilla wafers
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together the milk, heavy cream, sugar, cornstarch, and salt over medium heat until the mixture thickens and bubbles, about 10-12 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Let the pudding cool slightly.
- In a separate saucepan, prepare the caramel sauce by melting the sugar over medium heat until it turns a deep amber color, about 8-10 minutes. Stir in the butter until melted, then carefully add the heavy cream and salt, stirring until smooth.
- To assemble, layer the vanilla wafers, sliced bananas, and pudding in a serving dish. Drizzle with caramel sauce between layers.
- Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with a layer of pudding on top.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
- This pudding can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- For a lighter version, substitute half of the heavy cream with additional milk.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: desserts
- Method: stovetop/chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30 grams
- Sodium: 150 milligrams
- Fat: 20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 40 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 4 grams
- Cholesterol: 60 milligrams
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