For the Banana Pudding:
- 6 egg yolks
- 125 grams sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 ripe bananas
- 1 liter milk
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 20 milliliters milk (for dissolving cornstarch)
For the Bananas Foster:
- 10 grams butter
- 50 grams sugar
- 1 banana
Directions
1. Prepare the Banana Pudding
- Separate the egg yolks from the whites and place the yolks in a large bowl.
- Mix in the sugar and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In another bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork and then add them to the egg yolk mixture. Mix well.
- Pour the milk over the egg yolk and banana mixture and whisk until smooth.
- In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch with 20 milliliters of milk and stir until dissolved.
- Add the cornstarch mixture to the bowl with the egg yolk and banana mix. Stir everything together thoroughly.
- Transfer the mixture to a pot and cook over low heat, whisking continuously to prevent sticking.
- Cook for about 10 minutes or until the mixture thickens.
- Pour the mixture into 4 small dessert cups and let cool to solidify.
2. Make the Bananas Foster
- In a pan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Sprinkle the sugar over the melted butter and stir until completely melted.
- Slice the banana and add the slices to the caramel, stirring until they are coated.
3. Assemble and Chill
- Spoon the caramelized bananas over the banana pudding.
- Refrigerate for at least 3 hours or until firm.
Enjoy your delicious Banana Foster Pudding!