How to Make Extra Special Banana Pudding - A Step-by-Step Guide

Banana pudding is a classic dessert that brings back sweet memories of family gatherings and potlucks. It's a simple and comforting dish that always seems to disappear quickly whenever it's served. But what if we could take this beloved dessert to the next level? That's where our extra special banana pudding recipe comes in. By adding a few special ingredients and taking a little extra care, we've transformed this traditional dessert into something truly extraordinary.

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups flaked coconut
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • 2 (5 ounce) packages instant banana pudding mix
  • 6 cups cold milk
  • 3 bananas, sliced
  • 1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 15
  • Yield: 1 - 9x13 inch dish

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
  • In a medium bowl, use fingers to mix together coconut, flour and sugar with butter until a crumbly mixture is formed. Spread on a baking sheet.
  • Bake in preheated oven until light brown, stirring occasionally, 45 minutes.
  • Prepare pudding mix with cold milk according to package directions. In a 9x13 inch dish, sprinkle two-thirds of the coconut mixture. Spread the prepared pudding over the crust. Top with sliced bananas and whipped topping. Sprinkle remaining crust on top and refrigerate until serving.
  • Nutrition

    408 cal.

    • Total Fat: 25g
    • Saturated Fat: 19g
    • Cholesterol: 42mg
    • Sodium: 188mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 39g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 17g
    • Protein: 7g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 144mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 344mg