Bananas Foster Banana Pudding (Print-Friendly Format)

Layered dessert blending banana, cheesecake, and foster flavors in individual servings.

# Required Ingredients:

→ For the Crust

01 - 1 ¾ cups graham cracker crumbs
02 - ¼ cup white sugar
03 - ½ cup salted butter, melted

→ For the Pudding

04 - 1 package instant banana pudding mix
05 - 1 ¾ cups cold milk
06 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened

→ For the Whipped Cream

07 - 1 cup heavy whipping cream
08 - 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
09 - ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

→ For the Banana's Foster

10 - ¼ cup butter
11 - ⅔ cup dark brown sugar
12 - 3 ½ tablespoons banana liqueur
13 - 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
14 - ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
15 - 3 bananas, sliced
16 - ¼ cup walnuts, chopped

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press the mixture into the bottom of a square baking pan. Bake for about 6 minutes.
02 - Whisk milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes. Add softened cream cheese and mix using a stand or hand mixer. Place in refrigerator until ready to use.
03 - Using a stand or hand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, whip the heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla extract on high speed for about 3-4 minutes or until stiff peaks begin to form. Place in refrigerator and chill until ready to use.
04 - In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Mix in sugar, banana liqueur, vanilla, and cinnamon. When the mixture starts to bubble, add the bananas and walnuts, stirring to coat. Cook for about 4-5 minutes or until bananas are hot.
05 - Layer the prepared ingredients into individual wine glasses as desired.

# Additional Information:

01 - This dessert pairs well with Texas-style smoked brisket or pulled pork sandwiches.
02 - For a lighter dessert, try substituting with a recipe like Frog Eye Salad.