Banana Pudding for One

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword banana dessert, dessert for one, homemade banana pudding, single serving banana pudding

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 25

Total Time 30

Servings 1 serving

Homemade vanilla pudding layered with caramelized bananas, vanilla wafers, and fresh whipped cream.

Ingredients

Pudding

½ cup whole milk
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
⅛ teaspoon salt
¼ cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon cornstarch
½ tablespoon butter
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract

Bananas

1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
⅛ teaspoon cinnamon
1 medium banana sliced

Whipped cream

¼ cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon granulated sugar

Layers

6–8 vanilla wafers

Directions

For the pudding, warm the milk, 2 tablespoons of sugar, and salt in a 1-quart saucepan over medium-low heat for about 5 minutes, until steaming. In a small bowl, whisk ¼ cup of the cream with the cornstarch. Slowly stir it into the milk and keep stirring until it simmers and thickens. Take it off the heat, stir in ½ tablespoon of butter and the vanilla, and let it cool.
For the bananas, melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a skillet over medium-low heat. Stir in the brown sugar and cinnamon for about 30 seconds. Add the banana slices and stir for about 1 minute, until softened.
Whip the other ¼ cup of cream with 1 teaspoon of sugar until it holds soft peaks.
In a small dessert dish, layer half the vanilla wafers, half the bananas, and half the pudding. Repeat the layers and top with the whipped cream. Eat it warm or chill it first.

Nutrition

Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, for the whole recipe (1 serving). Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.