Ingredients and Weight:
- Bananas, ripe: 750g (27oz)
- Sugar: 200g (7oz)
- Cornstarch: 50g (1.8oz)
- Salt: 1/4 tsp
- Milk: 500ml (17oz)
- Heavy cream: 250ml (8.5oz)
- Vanilla extract: 1 tsp
- Butter, unsalted: 100g (3.5oz)
Preparation Time:
15 minutes
Cooking Time:
25 minutes
Difficulty Level:
2 (Easy)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
- In a large bowl, mash the bananas with a fork.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the sugar, cornstarch, and salt.
- Add the milk and whisk until smooth.
- Bring the milk mixture to a simmer over medium heat. Whisk constantly until thickened.
- Remove from heat and stir in the butter and vanilla extract.
- Layer the banana mixture and pudding mixture in a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until heated through.
- Allow to cool for at least 30 minutes.
- While the pudding cools, make the whipped cream by beating the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- Spread the whipped cream over the cooled pudding.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 350 per serving
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Protein: 5g
- Fat: 15g
Dish Characteristics:
- Creamy and smooth pudding
- Sweet and flavorful banana taste
- Rich whipped cream topping
User Comments:
- "This pudding is my absolute favorite! It's easy to make and always turns out perfect."
- "The banana and pudding combination is divine. The whipped cream adds a touch of elegance."
- "I love how versatile this pudding is. I often add chopped nuts or fruit to it for a customized flavor."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- If you don't have cornstarch, you can substitute it with an equal amount of flour.
- To prevent the pudding from forming a skin on top, cover it with plastic wrap while it cools.
- If the pudding is too thick, you can thin it out by stirring in a little more milk.
