Jul 14 2026
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Bananas Foster Banana Pudding Recipe

Time1h
Serves6

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Ingredients

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Pudding Base

Bananas Foster Topping

Assembly

Method

Pudding Preparation

  1. 1

    Combine Ingredients

    In a medium saucepan, whisk together whole milk, granulated sugar, cornstarch, and salt over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Thicken Mixture

    Continue to whisk constantly until the mixture thickens and begins to bubble, about 5-7 minutes.

  3. 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. 4

    Combine Yolk Mixture

    Pour the tempered yolk mixture back into the saucepan with the remaining milk mixture. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until thickened.

  5. 5

    Add Vanilla and Butter

    Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and unsalted butter until fully melted and incorporated.

  6. 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

  1. 7

    Melt Butter

    In a skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter over medium heat.

  2. 8

    Combine Sugar and Butter

    Add brown sugar and stir until melted and bubbling, about 2 minutes.

  3. 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.

  4. 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

  1. 11

    Layer Wafers

    In a serving dish, layer Nilla wafers at the bottom.

  2. 12

    Add Pudding and Bananas

    Spoon a layer of the chilled pudding over the wafers, followed by a layer of sliced bananas.

  3. 13

    Complete Layers

    Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with a layer of pudding.

  4. 14

    Add Bananas Foster

    Top with the warm bananas foster mixture, ensuring to drizzle the sauce over the top.

  5. 15

    Serve with Ice Cream

    Serve each portion with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side.

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