Banana pudding with caramel sauce and dates

4 servings

60 minutes

Banana pudding with caramel sauce and dates is a refined dessert that combines the tenderness of baking, the sweetness of fruits, and the rich flavor of caramel. This recipe has roots in American cuisine where banana pudding is a popular treat. However, adding dates gives it Eastern notes and makes the texture particularly rich. The pudding is airy and aromatic thanks to cinnamon and cocoa, while the caramel sauce adds a velvety sweetness. It is traditionally served with vanilla ice cream, highlighting its tenderness. Perfect for cozy evenings, family celebrations, and occasions when you want to indulge in something special. This dessert is a harmony of flavors and textures that make it unforgettable.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 944.1
• Proteins: 12.8g
• Fats: 49.9g
• Carbohydrates: 113.8g

Ingredients

• Pitted dates: 220 g
• Soda: 1 tsp
• Wheat flour: 170 g
• Baking powder: 5 g
• Chicken egg: 2 pc
• Cinnamon: pinch
• Natural low-fat yogurt: 2 tbsp
• Bananas: 1 pc
• Cream 10%: 140 ml
• Vanilla ice cream: to taste
• Butter: 200 g
• Dark muscovado sugar: 115 g
• Cocoa powder: 2 tbsp

Cooking steps

1. Take the butter out of the fridge in advance.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 200 g

2. Slice the banana into thin pieces.

   Required ingredients:

   • Bananas: 1 piece

3. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees.

4. Put the dates in a pot, add baking soda and 200 ml of boiling water, leave for two minutes — then pour out the water.

   Required ingredients:

   • Pitted dates: 220 g
   • Soda: 1 teaspoon

5. Chop the dates in a processor to a thick paste.

   Required ingredients:

   • Pitted dates: 220 g

6. Whip 85g of butter until fluffy, then add eggs, flour, cinnamon, half a packet of baking powder, and cocoa.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 200 g
   • Chicken egg: 2 pieces
   • Wheat flour: 170 g
   • Cinnamon:  pinch
   • Baking powder: 5 g
   • Cocoa powder: 2 tablespoons

7. Add yogurt and chopped dates to the mixture.

   Required ingredients:

   • Natural low-fat yogurt: 2 tablespoons
   • Pitted dates: 220 g

8. Place the prepared dough in a greased high-sided mold, add banana slices on top, and gently press them into the dough.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 200 g
   • Bananas: 1 piece

9. Bake for 35 minutes.

10. Sauce: Heat 115 g of butter, sugar, and cream in a saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly until the sugar dissolves and the sauce thickens and turns brown.

    Required ingredients:

    • Butter: 200 g
    • Dark muscovado sugar: 115 g
    • Cream 10%: 140 ml

11. Place the ready pudding on a plate and drizzle with caramel sauce.

    Required ingredients:

    • Dark muscovado sugar: 115 g

12. Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

    Required ingredients:

    • Vanilla ice cream:  to taste