Ecto Nanna Pudding
Get ready to delight your taste buds with Ecto Nanna Pudding, a playful and creamy twist on the classic banana pudding that's perfect for Halloween parties, kids’ birthdays, or any whimsical occasion! This dessert layers velvety green custard, freshly sliced bananas, and crunchy vanilla wafers for a nostalgic yet spooky treat. The homemade custard gets its vibrant, "slime-green" hue from gel-based food coloring and is enriched with real vanilla extract for a luxurious depth of flavor. Finished with dollops of whipped cream and optional green sprinkles, this no-bake dessert is as fun to assemble as it is to eat. Whether you're a fan of retro-inspired recipes or simply love all things delightful and eerie, this Ecto Nanna Pudding is sure to be a crowd-pleaser!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 pieces ripe bananas
- 40 pieces vanilla wafers
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 0.75 cups granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 4 pieces large egg yolks
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoons gel-based green food coloring
- 1 cup whipped cream
- 2 tablespoons green sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine the granulated sugar and cornstarch. Whisk together until well incorporated.
Add the whole milk and heavy cream to the saucepan, whisking constantly to dissolve the dry ingredients.
Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring frequently to avoid clumps, until it begins to thicken (about 5-7 minutes).
In a small bowl, whisk the egg yolks. Slowly drizzle about 1/2 cup of the warm milk mixture into the yolks, whisking continuously to temper them.
Add the tempered yolks back into the saucepan, whisking quickly to ensure they don’t scramble.
Cook the custard for another 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, until it is thick and glossy.
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the butter, vanilla extract, and green food coloring. Adjust the amount of food coloring until the desired 'slime green' color is achieved.
Let the custard cool at room temperature for 10 minutes, then cover it with plastic wrap (press the wrap directly onto the custard surface to prevent a skin from forming) and refrigerate for 1 hour.
While the custard chills, slice the bananas into 1/4-inch rounds.
In a large trifle dish or individual serving cups, start with a layer of vanilla wafers, followed by a layer of banana slices, and then a layer of the green custard. Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with a custard layer on top.
Top the pudding with whipped cream and sprinkle green sprinkles over it for a whimsical touch (optional).
Refrigerate the assembled pudding for at least 2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve chilled and enjoy your eerily delicious Ecto Nanna Pudding!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3757 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 212.1 g | 272% | |
| Saturated Fat | 133.1 g | 665% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1139 mg | 380% | |
| Sodium | 383 mg | 17% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 424.5 g | 154% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.5 g | 34% | |
| Total Sugars | 315.2 g | ||
| Protein | 38.7 g | 77% | |
| Vitamin D | 7.8 mcg | 39% | |
| Calcium | 738 mg | 57% | |
| Iron | 2.9 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 2130 mg | 45% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
