Go Back
Decadent Banana Pudding with Caramel SauceA Comforting Dessert with a Sweet Twist

Decadent Banana Pudding with Caramel Sauce

Decadent Banana Pudding with Caramel SauceA Comforting Dessert with a Sweet Twist
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 8 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 ripe bananas sliced
  • 2 ½ cups whole milk
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 4 large egg yolks
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • whisk
  • mixing bowls
  • Heatproof spatula
  • Serving dish or dessert cups
  • Plastic wrap

Method
 

Make the Caramel Sauce
  1. Add sugar to a medium saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Stir gently as it melts and turns deep amber.
  3. Add butter and stir until fully melted.
  4. Slowly pour in heavy cream while whisking.
  5. Add a pinch of salt.
  6. Let cool slightly.
Prepare the Pudding
  1. In a saucepan, whisk sugar and cornstarch.
  2. Slowly add milk and cook over medium heat until thickened.
  3. Lightly beat egg yolks in a separate bowl.
  4. Temper the eggs with a few tablespoons of hot milk mixture.
  5. Return eggs to saucepan and cook 2–3 more minutes.
  6. Remove from heat and add butter and vanilla.
  7. Let cool briefly.
Assemble the Dessert
  1. Add a layer of vanilla wafers to your dish.
  2. Add a layer of bananas.
  3. Add pudding.
  4. Drizzle caramel sauce.
  5. Repeat layers, ending with pudding and caramel on top.
Chill and Serve
  1. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 2 hours.
  2. Before serving, garnish with crushed wafers or chopped nuts if desired.

Notes

Pick ripe bananas — yellow with a few speckles for the best flavor.
Avoid grainy caramel by stirring only at the start and letting it melt undisturbed afterward.
Make ahead friendly: both the caramel and pudding can be prepared 24 hours in advance.
For extra richness, drizzle warm caramel right before serving.