Description
A delightful dessert that combines the classic flavors of bananas foster with creamy banana pudding, featuring layers of vanilla pudding, caramelized bananas, and whipped cream.
Ingredients
- Ripe bananas: 4 medium
- Vanilla pudding mix: 1 package (3.4 oz)
- Milk: 2 cups (whole or 2%)
- Heavy cream: 1 cup
- Brown sugar: 1/2 cup, packed
- Butter: 4 tablespoons
- Rum: 1/4 cup (dark or light)
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
- Whipped cream: for topping (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Peel and slice the ripe bananas into 1/4-inch thick rounds.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the vanilla pudding mix with 2 cups of milk and whisk until smooth. Let it sit for 5 minutes to thicken.
- In a large skillet, melt 4 tablespoons of butter over medium heat, then add 1/2 cup of brown sugar and stir until dissolved. Add the sliced bananas and cook for 2-3 minutes until caramelized. Pour in 1/4 cup of rum and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, simmer for an additional minute, then remove from heat.
- In a serving dish or individual cups, layer the vanilla pudding and caramelized bananas, repeating until all ingredients are used, finishing with a layer of pudding on top.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- Choose ripe bananas with a few brown spots for optimal sweetness.
- Consider adding a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg for extra flavor.
- For gluten-free options, use gluten-free vanilla pudding mix.
- For a vegan version, replace the pudding mix with a plant-based alternative and use coconut cream instead of heavy cream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Bananas Foster, Banana Pudding, Dessert, Easy Recipe