Gordon Ramsay Banana Pudding Recipe
The Gordon Ramsay Banana Pudding Recipe is a rich, creamy and comforting dessert that combines silky vanilla pudding, fresh bananas and crunchy vanilla wafers.
Ingredients
For the Vanilla Pudding
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 4 large egg yolks
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
For the Layers
- 4 ripe bananas sliced
- 1 box vanilla wafer cookies
Optional Topping
- Whipped cream
- Crushed vanilla wafers
- Banana slices
- White chocolate shavings
Instructions
Heat The Milk Mixture
- Combine milk, heavy cream, and half the sugar in a saucepan. Heat gently until warm but not boiling.
Mix The Egg Yolks
- Whisk egg yolks, remaining sugar, cornstarch and salt in a bowl until smooth.
Temper The Eggs
- Slowly add warm milk to the egg mixture while whisking constantly.
Return To The Pan
- Pour the mixture back into the saucepan and cook over medium heat.
Stir Until Thick
- Whisk continuously until the pudding becomes thick and smooth.
Add Butter And Vanilla
- Remove from heat and stir in butter and vanilla extract.
Strain The Pudding
- Pass the pudding through a fine-mesh strainer for an extra silky texture.
Cool Slightly
- Allow the pudding to cool for about ten minutes while stirring occasionally.
Create The First Layer
- Arrange vanilla wafers on the bottom of a serving dish.
Add Bananas And Pudding
- Layer sliced bananas over the wafers and spread pudding on top.
Repeat The Layers
- Continue layering wafers, bananas and pudding until all ingredients are used.
Chill And Serve
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least four hours before serving.
Notes
- Use ripe but firm bananas.
- Chill the pudding thoroughly before serving.
- Add caramel sauce between layers.
- Use homemade whipped cream for topping.
- Sprinkle cinnamon for extra warmth.
- Add crushed cookies for more texture.
- Use high-quality vanilla extract for the best flavor.