Soft and Creamy Homemade Banana Pudding
Indulge Your Sweet Tooth: Easy Summer Banana Pudding Recipe
Introducing our incredibly soft and moist homemade banana pudding. When this delightful pudding is properly chilled and rested, the custard-like cream is absorbed by the ladyfinger cookies, transforming them into a texture reminiscent of cake or bread. It’s a truly magical dessert experience!
Ingredients
- Custard mix powder 60g (approx. 1/2 cup)
- Milk 1 cup (200ml)
- Heavy cream 100ml (for whipping)
- Ladyfinger cookies (or sponge cookies) 1/2 bag (approx. 80-100g)
- Ripe bananas 2 medium
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Begin by whipping the 100ml of heavy cream in a chilled bowl until it reaches about 80% stiffness. Be careful not to over-whip, as this can make the pudding too thick when combined with the custard. In a separate bowl, combine the 60g of custard mix powder with 1 cup (200ml) of milk. Whisk until smooth and free of lumps, creating a thick and creamy custard base. You can use a mixer or a whisk for this step.
Step 2
Gently fold the prepared custard cream into the whipped heavy cream using a spatula. It’s important to mix slowly to maintain the airiness of the whipped cream, ensuring a light and fluffy pudding base.
Step 3
Peel and slice the 2 ripe bananas into rounds about 1cm thick. Break the ladyfinger cookies into pieces that are easy to layer or mix into the pudding cups.
Step 4
Arrange the sliced bananas and broken ladyfinger cookies into your serving cups or bowls. You can layer them neatly or mix them together. Try arranging them along the sides and bottom of the cups for an attractive presentation.
Step 5
Pour the creamy custard and cream mixture evenly over the bananas and cookies in each cup, filling them about 80-90% full. Cover the cups tightly with plastic wrap or lids and refrigerate for at least 3 hours, or preferably overnight. This resting period allows the cookies to soften and absorb the creamy mixture, creating a wonderfully moist, cake-like texture.
Step 6
Once thoroughly chilled and set, remove the banana pudding from the refrigerator. Garnish the top with fresh banana slices and a few extra pieces of ladyfinger cookies for a beautiful finish. Serve cold and enjoy the melt-in-your-mouth smoothness and sweetness. This delightful banana pudding is perfect as a refreshing dessert for any occasion!
