"Caramelized banana pudding is a fun variation of the Southern classic. Layer with vanilla wafers and top with extra fluffy cinnamon spiced whipped cream...."
INGREDIENTS
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1/4 cup (60g; 4 Tbsp) unsalted butter
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1/2 cup (100g) packed light or dark brown sugar
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1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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5 large semi-ripe bananas, sliced into 1/4 inch slices (about 4 heaping cups)*
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2 and 1/4 cups (540ml) whole milk*
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1/2 cup (120ml) heavy cream*
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3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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4 large egg yolks
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1/4 cup (30g) cornstarch
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1 and 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
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3 Tablespoons unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
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about 50 vanilla wafer cookies (such as Nilla Wafers; one 11 ounce box is enough)*
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1 and 1/2 cups (360ml) heavy cream*
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1/4 cup (30g) confectioners’ sugar
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1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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optional garnish: quartered banana slices and/or crumbled vanilla wafer cookies