Description
Southern comfort meets creamy indulgence in this Salty Peanut Banana Pudding, blending nostalgic flavors with a playful twist. Layers of silky pudding, ripe bananas, and crunchy peanuts create a delightful dessert you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 ripe bananas, sliced
- 1 cup (240 ml) creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
Sweeteners:
- 1/2 cup (60 g) powdered sugar
Garnish and Texture:
- 1/2 cup (60 g) roasted unsalted peanuts, coarsely chopped
- 1 cup (240 ml) whipped cream (for topping)
Instructions
- Arrange ripe banana slices as the foundational layer in individual serving vessels, creating a smooth base for the dessert.
- Whisk peanut butter and heavy cream in a mixing bowl until achieving a silky, homogeneous texture.
- Gradually incorporate powdered sugar into the peanut butter cream, stirring consistently to prevent lumps.
- Delicately integrate banana slices into the creamy mixture, ensuring even distribution without mashing the fruit.
- Distribute half of the peanut butter banana mixture into serving containers, creating an initial substantial layer.
- Generously sprinkle chopped peanuts across the first layer, adding a delightful crunch and nutty dimension.
- Carefully pour the remaining peanut butter mixture over the initial layer, ensuring a smooth, even surface.
- Garnish the top with an additional layer of chopped peanuts for enhanced texture and visual appeal.
- Refrigerate the dessert for a minimum of 2 hours, allowing flavors to meld and mixture to set completely.
- Before serving, crown the chilled pudding with a dollop of whipped cream and a final scattering of chopped peanuts for an indulgent finishing touch.
Notes
- Swap traditional bananas with caramelized or roasted bananas for deeper, richer flavor complexity.
- Use natural peanut butter without added sugars to control sweetness and enhance authentic nutty taste.
- Reduce sugar content by substituting powdered sugar with monk fruit sweetener for diabetic-friendly version.
- Create vegan alternative by replacing heavy cream with coconut cream and using dairy-free whipped topping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 440
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 40mg