Toasted Coconut Banana Pudding For Two Food

COCONUT BANANA PUDDING

Steps:

• In a food processor, puree 4 of the bananas until smooth, then set aside. In a large saucepan set over medium heat, whisk together the agave, cornstarch, salt, egg yolks and coconut milk until smooth. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook, stirring constantly, until thick, about 10 minutes. To check for doneness, coat the back of a spoon with the pudding and run your finger down the center of the spoon. The pudding should hold a clear, clean line. Remove from the heat, then fold in the pureed banana. Refrigerate until cool, at least 2 hours or up to overnight. The pudding will continue to thicken as it cools.
• Slice the remaining banana. Crumble 2 wafers into the bottom of four 10-ounce ramekins. Divide the pudding among the ramekins. Top each serving with banana slices, toasted coconut flakes and another crumbled wafer.
• Serve cold or at room temperature.

TOASTED COCONUT BANANA PUDDING FOR TWO

Steps:

• Combine the coconut milk with the vanilla bean and seeds in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium-low heat.
• Meanwhile, whisk together the egg yolks, granulated sugar, cornstarch and salt in a medium heatproof bowl until pale yellow, 1 to 2 minutes. It'll clump together but loosen up as you whisk.
• Ladle some of the hot coconut milk into the yolk mixture and whisk together, then pour back into the pot and whisk fully. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium-low heat, whisking constantly, until thickened, 2 to 3 minutes.
• Remove from the heat and whisk in the vanilla extract, then pour through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean heatproof bowl. Cover with plastic wrap, making sure it touches the surface of the pudding so a film doesn't form, then place in the fridge to chill for 1 hour.
• When ready to assemble the puddings, take the canned coconut cream out of the fridge and open. Scoop the top solid part out, leaving the liquid in the can, and place in a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment. (Alternatively, place it in a large bowl and use a handheld mixer.) Add the confectioners' sugar and whisk on high speed for 20 seconds, then add 1 to 3 tablespoons of the liquid from the can, until your desired consistency is reached. The coconut whipped cream should be smooth and fluffy.
• To a parfait glass or glass jar, add 2 to 3 tablespoons of the vanilla pudding followed by 5 or 6 slices of banana, 1 to 2 tablespoons of the coconut whipped cream, 2 wafer cookies crumbled and a sprinkle of toasted coconut. Repeat this layering once more, then finish with a scoop of pudding, a scoop of whipped cream, 2 or 3 slices of banana, a crumbled vanilla wafer and sprinkle of toasted coconut. Repeat with the second glass. Serve right away.

EXTRA SPECIAL BANANA PUDDING

Steps:

• 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.

PEACHY BANANA SPLITS

Steps:

• In a skillet over medium-high heat, brown coconut in butter. Remove coconut with a slotted spoon and set aside. Add peaches, brown sugar and cinnamon to skillet; cook and stir over low heat for 8-10 minutes or until heated through. Meanwhile, place bananas in two shallow bowls. Top with ice cream. Spoon peach sauce over ice cream; sprinkle with toasted coconut. Garnish with cherries.

BANANA COCONUT PUDDING OR PIE FILLING

Steps:

• Mix almond milk, egg yolks, coconut sugar, cornstarch, and salt together in a large saucepan and, stirring constantly, bring to a boil. Cook and stir almond milk mixture until it thickens, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir shredded coconut, butter, and vanilla extract into milk mixture. Remove saucepan from heat and allow pudding to cool to room temperature.
• Divide sliced bananas between 8 serving bowls and pour pudding over top.

COCONUT BANANA PUDDING

Steps:

• For the pudding, heat coconut milk and whole milk in a saucepan over medium until it steams.
• Whisk together 1 c cream of coconut, cornstarch, egg yolks, and salt until smooth. While whisking, gradually pour in half of the hot milk mixture. Pour egg-milk mixture back into pan and cook over medium heat until thick. Boil pudding 1 minute more, whisking constantly, to eliminate any starchy taste.
• Off heat, stir in butter and vanilla until butter melts. Transfer pudding to a bowl and cover with plastic wrap, pressing it on the surface. Chill pudding until cool.
• To assemble, layer banana slices on bottom of a 5 qt trifle dish (or glass bowl), Top banana with a third of the pudding and a layer of wafers. Repeat layering two times, top with final layer of bananas, cover and chill until cold.
• For the whipped cream, beat heavy cream and 1/2 c cream of coconut with a mixer on medium speed until soft peaks form. Top dessert with whipped cream and garnish with toasted coconut.

SKINNY BANANA PUDDING

Steps:

• Mix stevia, sugar, and cornstarch until combined in a saucepan.
• Turn heat to medium and slowly add coconut milk to saucepan while whisking to ensure dry and wet ingredients combine.
• Add pureed bananas and continue whisking until mixture thickens.
• Once mixture is to desired consistency, turn off heat and add vanilla, maple syrup, and apple sauce.
• Refrigerate until cool and set (about 8 hours). Garnish with sliced banana, vanilla wafers, graham crackers, whipped cream, toasted coconut, or other garnishes of your choosing.

HOMEMADE "BANANA PUDDING"

Steps:

• Place layer of wafer cookies on bottom of medium sized mixing bowl Slice Bananas over top of cookies.
• Mix 1st 4 ingredients together, in sauce pot or Double boiler, Cook over med. heat. Stir constantly with wire whip or wooden spoon, so it does not scortch the bottom, until this thickens, about 15 min. usually
• Remove from heat. add vanilla, stir well.
• Immediately pour over cookies and bananas, layer 3 times. cookies- bananas- pudding. Cover with Plastic wrap so it does not form a thick film on top. Store in refer. Now Enjoy real Homemade pudding.
• HUNT: Variations; add coconut about 1/2 C to pudding for Coconut Pudding and (omit vanilla,) add Coconut Extract. I use a litte toasted coconut on top of pudding. or Vanilla Pudding asabove omit cokies and bananas. You can top with Cool whip, whip cream or meringue (sp)
• TOPPING: I usually have Whipped Cream, or Cool Whip topping. OR . . You can also add a topping of Meringue, then bake 2-3 min just til golden brn. Chill in refer til serving time.