Banana Pudding
6 servings
20 minutes
Banana pudding is a delicate and aromatic treat that comes from European cuisine. This dessert combines the lightness of cream, the rich flavor of bananas, and the crunchy texture of vanilla wafers. Historically, it originated as a way to use ripe bananas in an exquisite dish. Its sweet, velvety cream with hints of vanilla and rum offers unforgettable taste sensations. Layers of wafers and bananas soaked in a milk-butter mixture create the perfect balance between softness and light crunchiness. Ideal for a cozy family dinner or festive gathering, it is served chilled and delights with its harmony of flavors. Banana pudding is not just a dessert but warm memories and enjoyment in every bite.
1
Mix sugar, cornstarch, salt, and egg yolks in a saucepan. Add milk and bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook while stirring until the mixture thickens for a couple of minutes. Remove from heat, stir in diced butter, add vanilla and rum. Cool down.
- Sugar: 0.8 glass
- Cornstarch: 0.3 glass
- Coarse salt: 0.5 teaspoon
- Egg yolk: 6 pieces
- Milk: 3.5 glasss
- Butter: 2 tablespoons
- Vanillin: 1 tablespoon
- Dark rum: 1 tablespoon
2
Place half of the vanilla wafers at the bottom of a 20x20 cm baking dish, top with a third of sliced bananas, and pour a third of the milk-butter mixture. Repeat for two more layers.
- Vanilla Wafers: 340 g
- Bananas: 5 piece
- Milk: 3.5 glasss
- Vanilla Wafers: 340 g
- Bananas: 5 piece
- Milk: 3.5 glasss
- Vanilla Wafers: 340 g
- Bananas: 5 piece
- Milk: 3.5 glasss
3
In a large bowl, whip the chilled cream with powdered sugar into a thick foam and spread it on top of the pudding.
- Heavy cream: 1 glass
- Powdered sugar: 0.3 glass