Description
Experience the perfect blend of rich chocolate brownies and creamy banana pudding with these delightful Banana Pudding Brownies. This recipe combines a fudgy brownie base topped with smooth banana pudding, whipped cream, and fresh banana slices, creating a luscious dessert that’s sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
Brownie Base
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Banana Pudding Topping
- 1 cup instant banana pudding mix
- 2 cups cold milk
- 1 cup whipped cream (preferably homemade or stabilized)
- 1 large ripe banana, sliced
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure even baking of the brownies.
- Melt Butter and Combine Sugar: In a large bowl, melt the butter until fully liquid, then stir in the granulated sugar until well combined and slightly cooled.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract, mixing thoroughly after each addition to create a smooth batter.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening and cocoa.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until the batter is smooth and no lumps remain.
- Prepare Baking Pan: Grease or line a baking pan with parchment paper, then pour in the brownie batter, spreading it evenly.
- Bake Brownies: Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs but no wet batter.
- Prepare Banana Pudding: While the brownies cool completely, whisk together the instant banana pudding mix and cold milk until the mixture thickens as per package instructions.
- Fold in Whipped Cream: Gently fold the whipped cream into the thickened pudding to lighten the texture and add creaminess.
- Assemble Topping: Spread the banana pudding mixture evenly over the cooled brownies.
- Add Banana Slices: Arrange the sliced bananas decoratively on top of the pudding layer.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the assembled brownies for at least 1 hour to set the pudding topping before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Allow brownies to cool completely before spreading the banana pudding to prevent melting and sogginess.
- Use ripe bananas for the best natural sweetness and flavor.
- For an extra touch, garnish with crushed vanilla wafers or a drizzle of chocolate sauce.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Whipped cream can be substituted with coconut whipped cream for a dairy-free option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 1/12 of recipe)
- Calories: 370 kcal
- Sugar: 32 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
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