Description
The King’s Banana Nut Crunch is a delightful layered dessert featuring ripe bananas, creamy vanilla pudding, crunchy nuts, and a buttery graham cracker topping baked to golden perfection. Perfect for a comforting treat with a luscious texture contrast and warm flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit
- 4 ripe bananas, sliced
Nuts
- 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
Dairy and Pudding
- 1 cup vanilla pudding or custard
- Whipped cream for topping (optional)
Topping
- 1 cup crushed graham crackers or digestive biscuits
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the dessert.
- Make Crunchy Topping: In a bowl, combine crushed graham crackers, brown sugar, melted butter, and cinnamon, mixing until the mixture forms a crumbly topping.
- Layer Bananas: Place half of the sliced bananas evenly in the bottom of your baking or serving dish to start the first layer.
- Add Pudding: Spread half of the vanilla pudding or custard over the bananas to add creamy sweetness.
- Sprinkle Nuts: Evenly scatter half of the chopped walnuts or pecans over the pudding layer for crunch and flavor.
- Repeat Layers: Repeat the layering process by adding the remaining bananas, pudding, and nuts.
- Add Topping: Sprinkle the prepared graham cracker crumb mixture evenly over the top layer to create a crispy crust.
- Bake: Bake the assembled dish in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the topping turns golden brown and crisp.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the dessert to cool slightly before serving. Optionally, top with whipped cream for extra indulgence.
Notes
- Use ripe bananas for maximum sweetness and flavor.
- Choose walnuts or pecans based on preference or availability.
- For a richer dessert, homemade vanilla pudding or custard can be used instead of store-bought.
- Crushed digestive biscuits can be substituted for graham crackers if preferred.
- Letting the dessert cool slightly helps the topping stay crisp and makes it easier to serve.
- Optional whipped cream adds an extra creamy texture and enhances presentation.
