Maple Pecan Banana Pudding with Bacon
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Recipe type: Dessert
Cuisine: American
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Serves: 4-6
 
Creamy rich banana pudding is combined with crunchy toasted pecans and salty, smoky bacon.
Ingredients
  • 4 egg yolks (well beaten)
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • ½ cup pure maple syrup
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup light brown sugar
  • 2 cups milk, divided
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 4 ripe bananas
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • ½ cup chopped pecans, toasted (very important step!)
  • 4 slices crisp-cooked bacon, crumbled
Instructions
  1. Make a paste of the egg yolks, flour, syrup, sugars and ½ c. of the milk in a heavy medium saucepan. In a microwave-safe bowl, heat remaining milk 1 minute. Slowly add milk to the egg mixture and, stirring constantly, cook over medium low heat 10 minutes or until thick. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla. Pour into medium bowl, let cool for 5 minutes, then press plastic wrap onto the surface of the pudding. Refrigerate till completely cool, about 30-60 minutes. Toss bananas with lemon juice and add to pudding. Just before serving, fold in pecans and bacon, reserving a little for garnish.
Recipe by Jazzy Gourmet Cooking Studio at https://jazzygourmetblog.com/2012/09/maple-pecan-banana-pudding-with-bacon/