Slow Cooker Banana Foster Pudding

Ingredients

4 ripe bananas (sliced)

2 tbsp butter

½ cup brown sugar

1 tsp cinnamon

¼ tsp nutmeg

1 tbsp vanilla extract

½ cup heavy cream

½ cup milk

3 eggs (lightly beaten)

2 tbsp dark rum (optional)

A pinch of salt

Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream (for serving)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Base:
   In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Add brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla. Stir until the sugar dissolves and forms a smooth caramel sauce.
2. Add Liquids:
   Slowly whisk in the cream and milk. Allow it to heat gently (do not boil).
3. Combine with Eggs:
   In a bowl, lightly whisk the eggs. Slowly pour in a bit of the warm caramel mixture while whisking constantly to temper the eggs. Then, mix in the remaining caramel.
4. Assemble in Slow Cooker:
   Grease your slow cooker. Add the banana slices, then pour the caramel-egg mixture over them. Add the optional rum for a deeper flavor.
5. Cook:
   Cover and cook on low for 2½–3 hours, or until the pudding is set but still slightly soft in the center.
6. Serve:
   Spoon warm pudding into bowls and top with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream. Optionally, drizzle with a bit of caramel sauce.

Tip:

For extra texture, sprinkle crushed vanilla wafers or chopped pecans on top before serving!