7/21/2020
Caramelized Banana Pudding
2 cups granulated sugar
3 T cornstarch
1/2 t fine sea salt
1 quart (4 cups) half-and-half
6 large egg yolks
4 T unsalted butter, at room temperature
2 t vanilla extract
8 bananas, peeled and cut into 1/2" slices
2 T light brown sugar
1/2 t ground cinnamon, plus more for serving
11-ounce box vanilla wafers, plus more for serving
unsweetened whipped cream, for serving (optional)
[how to make]
*In a medium saucepan, whisk together the sugar, cornstarch and salt.
*Add the half-and-half and egg yolks, and whisk to combine.
*Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until thickened and pudding-like, 10 to 12 minutes. *Remove from heat and stir in 2 tablespoons butter and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
*In a large saucepan or skillet over medium heat, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons butter.
*Add bananas, brown sugar, cinnamon and remaining 1 teaspoon vanilla.
*Cook, stirring frequently, until well combined, about 2 minutes.
*Layer half the vanilla wafers in a 9-by-13 baking or trifle dish.
*Top with half the caramelized bananas then half the pudding.
*Repeat procedure with remaining wafers, bananas and pudding.
*Chill for 4 to 6 hours, or up to overnight.
*Garnish with crumbled vanilla wafers and sprinkle with additional cinnamon before serving.
*Serve with unsweetened whipped cream, if using.
-serves 12 to 15-
Note: I found this recipe in "The New York Times".
2 cups granulated sugar
3 T cornstarch
1/2 t fine sea salt
1 quart (4 cups) half-and-half
6 large egg yolks
4 T unsalted butter, at room temperature
2 t vanilla extract
8 bananas, peeled and cut into 1/2" slices
2 T light brown sugar
1/2 t ground cinnamon, plus more for serving
11-ounce box vanilla wafers, plus more for serving
unsweetened whipped cream, for serving (optional)
[how to make]
*In a medium saucepan, whisk together the sugar, cornstarch and salt.
*Add the half-and-half and egg yolks, and whisk to combine.
*Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until thickened and pudding-like, 10 to 12 minutes. *Remove from heat and stir in 2 tablespoons butter and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
*In a large saucepan or skillet over medium heat, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons butter.
*Add bananas, brown sugar, cinnamon and remaining 1 teaspoon vanilla.
*Cook, stirring frequently, until well combined, about 2 minutes.
*Layer half the vanilla wafers in a 9-by-13 baking or trifle dish.
*Top with half the caramelized bananas then half the pudding.
*Repeat procedure with remaining wafers, bananas and pudding.
*Chill for 4 to 6 hours, or up to overnight.
*Garnish with crumbled vanilla wafers and sprinkle with additional cinnamon before serving.
*Serve with unsweetened whipped cream, if using.
-serves 12 to 15-
Note: I found this recipe in "The New York Times".
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