Southern · dessert
Banana Pudding
Banana Pudding reads sweetness 6.7, richness 6.3 and fruity 5.5 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Southern dessert, about 40 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 3.4 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 8.4 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 0.6 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 0.3 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 6.6 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 3.4 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Sweetness 6.7 · Richness 6.3 · Fruity 5.5 · Floral 3.4 · Umami 3.3 · Nutty 0.9 · Salinity 0.7 · Sourness 0.6
What's in it (9)
- 1 box vanilla wafer cookies (11 oz)
- 4 ripe bananas, sliced
- 3 cups whole milk
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 egg yolks
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream
Time & effort: about 40 min (10 min active) · effort: medium
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 315.8 kcal, 14.8 g protein, 10.1 g fat, 41.8 g carbs
Dietary: Contains meat · Contains dairy — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (3 steps)
- Cook a custard of milk, sugar, flour, and egg yolks over medium heat until thick, then remove from heat and stir in butter and vanilla.
- Layer vanilla wafers, sliced bananas, and warm custard in a deep dish, repeating layers.
- Top with whipped cream or meringue and refrigerate at least 4 hours before serving.
Dishes with a similar flavor shape
- Clafoutis — French
- Pączki — Polish
- Bread and Butter Pudding — British
- Victoria Sponge — British
- Mustikkapiirakka (Bilberry and Quark Tart) — Finnish
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.