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Banana Brownie Pudding

This delightful dessert combines rich chocolate brownies with creamy banana pudding, creating a comforting treat that warms the heart.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour, sifted Sifting helps create a light, fluffy texture.
  • 1/2 cup Cocoa Powder, unsweetened It’s the rich chocolate flavor that makes this dish special.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Essential for a good rise.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Balances the sweetness beautifully.
Wet Ingredients
  • 3/4 cup Unsalted Butter, melted Use unsalted butter so you can control the salt.
  • 1 1/2 cups Granulated Sugar Sweetness that brings everything together.
  • 3 large Eggs, at room temperature They’ll mix better and help create a tender texture.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract For that warm, comforting flavor.
  • 1/2 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips Because more chocolate is always a good idea.
  • 3 medium Bananas, ripe and mashed Adding natural sweetness and moisture.
  • 1 package (3.4 oz) Instant Banana Pudding Mix The secret to that creamy texture.
  • 2 cups Milk, preferably whole Creamy richness for the pudding.
  • 1 cup Whipped Cream For a light and airy finish.
Garnishes
  • 1 cup Vanilla Wafers, crushed A delightful crunch to contrast the softness.
  • to taste Whipped Cream for garnishing
  • to taste Sliced Bananas for garnishing
  • to taste Whole or crushed Vanilla Wafers for garnishing

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper or spray it with non-stick cooking spray.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the sifted flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Whisk to break up any lumps.
Mixing
  1. In another large bowl, mix the melted butter and sugar until well blended. Add the eggs and stir in the vanilla until smooth.
  2. Gradually fold in the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chips.
Baking
  1. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
  2. Allow the brownies to cool completely on a wire rack.
Pudding Preparation
  1. While the brownies cool, whisk together instant pudding mix and milk until thickened. Fold in the whipped cream.
Assembly
  1. Spread the pudding mixture over the cooled brownies.
  2. Top with crushed wafers, sliced bananas, and a dollop of whipped cream.
Chilling
  1. Refrigerate for a few hours before serving.

Notes

For a lighter brownie texture, don’t overmix the batter. You can add a tablespoon of Nutella for an extra chocolaty flavor.