Bananas Foster Pudding Recipe

Ingredients

For the Pudding Layer:

2 cups milk

½ cup sugar

3 tbsp cornstarch

2 egg yolks

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 tbsp butter

Pinch of salt

For the Bananas Foster Topping:

3 ripe bananas, sliced

3 tbsp butter

½ cup brown sugar

1 tsp cinnamon

1 tbsp rum (optional, or 1 tsp rum extract)

1 tsp vanilla extract

🥣 Instructions

1. Make the Pudding
2. In a saucepan, whisk together milk, sugar, cornstarch, salt, and egg yolks.
3. Place over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens (about 5–7 minutes).
4. Remove from heat, stir in butter and vanilla extract.
5. Pour the pudding into small glass bowls or cups. Let it cool while you prepare the topping.

2. Make the Bananas Foster Topping
3. In a pan, melt butter over medium heat.
4. Add brown sugar and cinnamon, stirring until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is bubbly.
5. Add the banana slices and cook for about 2–3 minutes, until they soften slightly.
6. Add rum (or rum extract) and vanilla, stir to combine.
7. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.

3. Assemble
4. Spoon the warm bananas foster topping over the cooled pudding cups.
5. Chill in the refrigerator for 1–2 hours to set and enhance flavor.
6. Serve cold — optionally garnish with whipped cream or crushed nuts.

💡 Tips

For a richer texture, replace half the milk with heavy cream.

Want extra flair? Flambé the bananas foster mixture briefly (carefully ignite the rum with a lighter and let the flame burn off).

Great make-ahead dessert — keeps well for 2–3 days in the fridge.