Deep Dish Banana Pudding with Chocolate Sauce
Dive into indulgence with this Deep Dish Banana Pudding with Chocolate Sauce, a show-stopping dessert that layers rich, velvety banana pudding with fresh banana slices, crunchy vanilla wafer cookies, and clouds of homemade whipped cream. Topped with a luscious bittersweet chocolate sauce, this decadent twist on a classic Southern favorite offers a perfect harmony of creamy, fruity, and chocolaty goodness. Ideal for gatherings or a special treat, this make-ahead recipe promises a crowd-pleasing combination of textures and flavors, all beautifully presented in a deep dish that’s perfect for feeding a crowd. Refrigerate overnight for the ultimate dessert experience, where every bite is a celebration of comfort and decadence! Keywords: banana pudding, chocolate sauce, layered dessert, Southern dessert, make-ahead dessert.
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Ingredients
- 3 cups Whole milk
- 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons Cornstarch
- 4 large Egg yolks
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons Salted butter
- 4 medium Bananas
- 35 Vanilla wafer cookies
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar
- 0.5 cup Bittersweet chocolate chips
- 0.25 cup Whole milk (for chocolate sauce)
Directions
Step 1
In a medium saucepan, combine the 3 cups of whole milk, granulated sugar, and cornstarch. Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until the mixture begins to bubble and thicken.
Step 2
In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks. Gradually ladle in a small amount of the hot milk mixture while whisking vigorously to temper the eggs.
Step 3
Pour the tempered egg yolks back into the saucepan and continue to cook for 2-3 minutes while whisking until the pudding thickens.
Step 4
Remove the pan from the heat and stir in vanilla extract and butter. Let the pudding cool to room temperature, then cover with plastic wrap pressed directly onto the pudding surface to prevent a skin from forming. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
Step 5
Peel the bananas and slice them into thin rounds. Set aside.
Step 6
In a large mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Cover and refrigerate until needed.
Step 7
In a small saucepan, combine the chocolate chips and 1/4 cup of milk. Heat gently over low heat, stirring frequently, until the chocolate is melted and the sauce becomes smooth. Set aside to cool slightly.
Step 8
In a deep 9x13-inch dish, layer the vanilla wafer cookies along the bottom. Top with a layer of banana slices, followed by a layer of banana pudding. Repeat the layering process until all the pudding and banana slices are used, finishing with a layer of pudding on top.
Step 9
Spread the whipped cream over the top layer of pudding, smoothing it evenly with a spatula.
Step 10
Drizzle the cooled chocolate sauce over the whipped cream in a zig-zag pattern, or dollop it on top and use a toothpick to create swirls.
Step 11
Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow the flavors to meld and the pudding to set.
Step 12
Serve chilled and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (3178.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 9033.0 |
| Total Fat 358.7g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 191.7g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.8g | |
| Cholesterol 1132.8mg | 0% |
| Sodium 5153.1mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 1344.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 56.0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 660.0g | |
| Protein 85.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 440.5IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1523.4mg | 0% |
| Iron 11.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 4153.7mg | 0% |
Source of Calories