When you’re known for always showing up with a dessert tray, it’s important to keep your repertoire fresh and exciting! This Banana Coconut Pudding tray is a delightful variation on the classic Banana Cream Pie, offering layers of creamy, coconutty goodness with the lush sweetness of banana. Easy to whip up and perfect for preparing in advance, this dessert is both convenient and crowd-pleasing.
Why You’ll Love This: This pudding combines the tropical flair of coconut with the beloved flavor of banana cream pie, all in an easy-to-serve tray format. The use of both coconut cream and toasted desiccated coconut provides a rich coconut taste that complements the sweetness of the condensed milk and bananas perfectly.
Perfect Occasion: This dessert tray is perfect for family gatherings, potlucks, or any casual event where you want to bring a no-fuss, delicious dessert that’s sure to be a hit. It’s also great for holiday celebrations or as a sweet treat to enjoy after a barbecue.
Decoration Tips: For an attractive finish, consider garnishing the top with banana slices or a sprinkle of chocolate shavings or chips just before serving. You can also add a few mint leaves for a pop of color and a refreshing contrast to the sweet flavors.
Ingredients:
- 150g lady finger biscuits, chopped
- 1/2 cup coconut cream
- 1/2 cup condensed milk
- 1 cup water
- 1.5 packets of vanilla pudding powder
- 900ml thickened cream, divided
- 1/2 cup icing sugar
- 4 ripe bananas
- 1 cup desiccated coconut, toasted
Instructions:
- Prepare the Pudding:
- In a mixing bowl, combine the coconut cream, condensed milk, water, and pudding powder. Whip until the mixture thickens slightly. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour to set.
- Whip the Cream:
- After the pudding has set, whip 600ml of thickened cream until stiff peaks form. Fold this gently into the chilled pudding mixture to keep it light and airy.
- In a separate bowl, whip the remaining 300ml of thickened cream with the icing sugar until thick.
- Assemble the Tray:
- Spread a small amount of the vanilla pudding on the bottom of your serving tray.
- Add a layer of chopped lady finger biscuits, followed by slices from two bananas.
- Repeat the layering: add another layer of vanilla pudding, more biscuits, and the remaining two sliced bananas. Top with the final layer of vanilla pudding.
- Spread the whipped cream and icing sugar mixture over the top, smoothing it out evenly.
- Sprinkle the toasted desiccated coconut over the cream to cover.
- Chill and Serve:
- Refrigerate the assembled tray for at least 6 hours, or overnight, to allow the flavors to meld and the pudding to firm up.
- This dessert is best served chilled and can be stored in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Enjoy your Banana Coconut Pudding Tray, a delightful dessert that’s as easy to make as it is to love, and perfect for any occasion that calls for a sweet, satisfying treat.
