Description
Indulge in the velvety smoothness of Coconut Banana Pudding, where the rich creaminess of coconut melds perfectly with the sweet, ripe bananas. Each spoonful offers a delightful contrast of textures, from the silky pudding to the tender banana slices, creating a tropical escape in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Pudding:
- 2 cups coconut milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For Assembly:
- 3 ripe bananas, sliced
- 1 cup whipped cream
- 1/2 cup toasted coconut flakes
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together coconut milk, sugar, cornstarch, and salt over medium heat.
- Continue to whisk until the mixture thickens and starts to bubble, about 5-7 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
- Let the pudding cool for 10 minutes, then layer it with banana slices in a serving dish.
- Top with whipped cream and sprinkle toasted coconut flakes on top.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
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 dairy-free version, ensure the whipped cream is coconut-based.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: desserts
- Method: cooking and chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22 grams
- Sodium: 150 milligrams
- Fat: 18 grams
- Saturated Fat: 15 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 36 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 3 grams
- Cholesterol: 0 milligrams
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