You've Never Had Banana Pudding THIS GOOD!

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: coconut cream

💰Cheaper: whipped topping

Coconut cream adds richness with fewer calories.

vanilla pudding mix

🥗Healthier: homemade custard

💰Cheaper: instant pudding

Homemade custard enhances flavor without preservatives.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey adds sweetness with a unique flavor.

vanilla extract

🥗Healthier: almond extract

💰Cheaper: imitation vanilla

Almond extract provides a different but pleasant flavor.

Add 2 cups of cold whole milk to a mixing bowl.

Add one can of sweetened condensed milk to the bowl and scrape it all in.

Add one packet of banana pudding mix to the bowl and whisk together.

Let the mixture sit for 5 to 10 minutes to thicken.

In a separate bowl, add 3 cups of heavy whipping cream.

Add 1/4 cup of powdered sugar and 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract to the cream.

Use a hand mixer to whisk the cream until it forms peaks, being careful not to over mix.

Fold the homemade whipped cream into the banana pudding mixture until well combined.

Slice ripe bananas into thin medallions.

In a saucepan, add 1 cup of white sugar over medium heat and whisk until it melts and dissolves.

Once the sugar starts to melt and turn color, remove from heat and add 6 tablespoons of butter, stirring until combined.

Add heavy cream to the caramel mixture and a pinch of salt, then strain into a squirt bottle or gravy boat.

In a clear glass bowl, layer the bottom with chestman cookies, then add a layer of banana pudding, followed by a layer of sliced bananas.

Repeat the layering process with more cookies, pudding, and bananas until the bowl is full.

Top with homemade whipped cream and garnish with more chestman cookies and drizzle with caramel sauce.

Cooking Techniques

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