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Bananas Foster Banana Pudding

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings: 8
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

The Bananas Foster Layer
  • 4 large ripe bananas sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup dark rum or 1 tsp rum extract + 1/4 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
The Pudding and Assembly
  • 2 cups cold whole milk
  • 1 package 5.1 oz instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 1 can 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 container 8 oz frozen whipped topping, thawed
  • 1 box 11 oz vanilla wafer cookies

Method
 

Prepare the Bananas Foster
  1. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter.
  2. Stir in the brown sugar and cinnamon until the sugar has dissolved and the mixture is bubbly.
  3. Add the banana slices and cook for 2-3 minutes until they start to soften.
  4. Carefully pour in the rum and vanilla. Simmer for another 2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
  5. Remove from heat and let it cool to room temperature.
Make the Pudding Base
  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the cold milk and instant pudding mix for 2 minutes.
  2. Stir in the sweetened condensed milk until smooth.
  3. Gently fold in half of the whipped topping until no streaks remain.
Assemble the Layers
  1. In a 9x13 inch dish or individual trifle bowls, place a layer of vanilla wafers on the bottom.
  2. Spoon half of the cooled Bananas Foster mixture (including the sauce) over the cookies.
  3. Spread half of the pudding mixture over the bananas.
  4. Repeat the layers: cookies, remaining Bananas Foster, and remaining pudding.
  5. Top with the remaining whipped topping and a few crushed cookies for garnish.
  6. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours (or overnight) before serving.