Description
A classic and comforting Banana Pudding recipe featuring ripe bananas blended into a smooth batter, baked to golden perfection. This easy-to-make dessert offers a delightful combination of sweet banana flavor and a soft, moist texture, perfect for serving warm with cream or vanilla ice cream.
Ingredients
Scale
Banana Pudding Ingredients
- 5 large ripe or overripe bananas (about 900g – 1kg unpeeled weight / 2 lb)
- 50 g butter, melted (2 oz) (1/3 cup)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 115 g caster sugar or granulated white sugar (4 oz) (1/2 cup)
- 1 egg, beaten
- 115 g plain white flour (4 oz) (7/8 cup)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 180°C (355°F) to ensure it reaches the optimal temperature for baking the pudding evenly.
- Prepare Baking Dish: Grease a 20cm (8″) round baking dish thoroughly with butter or non-stick spray to prevent sticking and allow easy serving.
- Mash Bananas: Peel the ripe bananas and mash them into a smooth pulp using a fork or potato masher, ensuring no large lumps remain for a uniform batter.
- Combine Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, blend the mashed bananas with melted butter, vanilla extract, sugar, beaten egg, and sifted plain flour. Mix well until the batter is smooth and fully combined.
- Pour and Bake: Pour the prepared batter into the greased baking dish, spreading it evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes or until the pudding turns golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Serve: Allow the pudding to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm, optionally topped with cream or vanilla ice cream for added richness.
Notes
- Use very ripe or overripe bananas for maximum sweetness and flavor.
- You can substitute caster sugar with granulated white sugar if necessary.
- Serve warm with cream or vanilla ice cream for a decadent dessert experience.
- Ensure the baking dish is properly greased to avoid sticking.
- Check pudding doneness by inserting a toothpick; it should come out clean when cooked through.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 150g)
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
