Caramel Pudding layered with bananas and graham crackers. |
This week’s Baked Sunday Mornings challenge is for Banana Caramel Pudding with Meringue Topping. We simplified the recipe by leaving off the Meringue Topping. Wow! I’m not sure I have the words to describe this pudding! It by far exceeded my expectations. It’s a little tricky to make, but luckily, John lent me an extra set of hands during the more difficult parts – it’s hard to pour hot liquid with one hand while whisking it with the other. The caramel pudding alone was amazing – soft, velvety, caramel yumminess! We tasted it while it was still warm and it was so delicious!
Layers of deliciousness! |
Although Matt & Renato make this pudding with Vanilla Wafers but encourage us with experiment with other types of cookies – we used graham crackers. We aren’t great fans of meringue, so we left it off the top. Truly, the pudding doesn’t need anything extra – it’s perfect, as is.
As good as the pudding was on its own, the bananas and graham crackers added another dimension of flavor. There is absolutely no comparison between pudding made from a mix and homemade. If you’re a fan of pudding and bananas, this is the dessert for you!
Yesterday, we met the Food Bloggers of Los Angeles at the Grand Central Market. After our guided tour, our friend Christina took us to Bottega Louie for a fabulous French pastry. |
Candy says
Lovely! I always have trouble pouring hot liquid and whisking too. You’re lucky to have an extra pair of hands to help!
stellinasweets.com says
Looks lovely, Susan! I found the pudding a little tricky too– mostly because I was trying to take pictures at the same time! Mine turned out a little gritty– I’d love to know how you got yours to be velvety. I totally agree on the caramel yumminess! Yes, I bet those graham crackers were perfect. 🙂
OMG, those French desserts look amazing!! What did you have?
Chris Scheuer says
This pudding soounds amazing Susan – bananas and caramel, to me, make a perfect combination!
Have Apron....Will Bake says
Graham crackers would be great with this pudding!
Christy says
Is it bad that I want this for breakfast? What a great pudding – I love Bottega Louie. DTLA has some of the best dining – did you find The Last Bookstore?
Cocoa and Lavender says
This pudding sounds amazing! ~ David
Laura (Tutti Dolci) says
Caramel pudding sounds like heaven! Those treats at Bottega Louie look incredible too.