Bananas Foster Banana Pudding Recipe
Make Bananas Foster Banana Pudding Recipe in just 1h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
Was this page helpful?
Help improve this recipe for others.
Send this recipe to your inbox.
We'll email it straight to you - plus weekly cooking inspiration.
Ingredients
Some product links may be affiliates. If you buy through them, you're supporting the site and Pekin may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Pudding Base
Bananas Foster Topping
Assembly
Method
Pudding Preparation
- 1
Combine Ingredients
In a medium saucepan, whisk together whole milk, granulated sugar, cornstarch, and salt over medium heat.
- 2
Thicken Mixture
Continue to whisk constantly until the mixture thickens and begins to bubble, about 5-7 minutes.
- 3
Temper Egg Yolks
In a small bowl, whisk the egg yolks. Gradually add about a cup of the hot milk mixture to the yolks, whisking constantly to temper the eggs.
- 4
- 5
Add Vanilla and Butter
Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and unsalted butter until fully melted and incorporated.
- 6
Chill Pudding
Pour the pudding into a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours until set.
Bananas Foster Preparation
- 7
Melt Butter
In a skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter over medium heat.
- 8
Combine Sugar and Butter
Add brown sugar and stir until melted and bubbling, about 2 minutes.
- 9
Cook Bananas
Slice the bananas and add them to the skillet. Sprinkle with ground cinnamon and cook until the bananas are slightly softened, about 2-3 minutes.
- 10
Flambé Bananas
Carefully add the rum to the skillet and ignite with a long lighter or match. Allow the flames to subside as the alcohol burns off.
Assembly
- 11
Layer Wafers
In a serving dish, layer Nilla wafers at the bottom.
- 12
Add Pudding and Bananas
Spoon a layer of the chilled pudding over the wafers, followed by a layer of sliced bananas.
- 13
Complete Layers
Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with a layer of pudding.
- 14
Add Bananas Foster
Top with the warm bananas foster mixture, ensuring to drizzle the sauce over the top.
- 15
Serve with Ice Cream
Serve each portion with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side.