Everyone will go bananas for this reinvented classic.
Bring this decadentdessertto your next spring celebration or holiday gathering and it’s sure to be a crowd pleaser.
But all those sweet tiers hide a little something extra in between: drizzles of salted caramel.
Credit: Joy Howard
Any further in advance and the ingredients will become extra mushy.
Prepare an ice bath in a large bowl and fit with a smaller bowl.
In a heavy pot over medium heat, combine the milk and heavy cream.
Transfer immediately to the bowl fit in the ice bath and stir gently to cool.
(The pudding does not need to be cooled completely.)
Add a layer of banana slices to the bottom of an 8-inch square baking dish.
Top with a layer of cookies.
Drizzle with half the salted caramel and half the pudding.
Cover loosely with foil and refrigerate until completely chilled, at least 2 hours.
Just before serving, combine the heavy cream, confectioner’s sugar and vanilla in a small bowl.
Use a hand mixer or whisk to whip until stiff peaks form.
Top the pudding with the whipped cream.
If using, crumble a few cookies and sprinkle on top.
Makes 8 to 10 servings.
