Ingredients:
- Biscuit base:
- 15-20 digestive biscuits (or graham crackers)
- 2 tbsp butter, melted
- Dulce de leche (caramel sauce):
- 1 can (397ml) condensed milk
- Banana layer:
- 2-3 ripe bananas, sliced
- Custard layer:
- 4 cups whole milk
- ¾ cup milk
- 6 tbsp custard powder
- Topping:
- 1 cup heavy cream, whipped
- Grated chocolate (optional)
Instructions:
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Make the biscuit base: Crush the biscuits in a food processor or blender until you have a coarse crumb. Mix with the melted butter and press firmly into the bottom of a serving dish or individual glasses.
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Make the dulce de leche:
Option 1 (Boiling method): Place the unopened can of condensed milk in a large pot, completely covered with water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 2-2 ½ hours, replenishing water as needed to keep the can covered. Let cool completely before opening (the can will be very hot!).
Option 2 (Pressure cooker method): Place the unopened can of condensed milk in your pressure cooker, and add enough water to come halfway up the can. Cook on high pressure for 30 minutes, then let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes before removing the can. Let cool completely before opening. -
Assemble the pudding: Spread the dulce de leche over the biscuit base.
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Make the custard layer: In a saucepan, whisk together ¾ cup milk and custard powder until smooth. In a separate pan, heat the remaining milk until just simmering. Slowly whisk the hot milk into the custard mixture. Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened (about 5-7 minutes). Let cool slightly.
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Layer it up: Pour the cooled custard over the dulce de leche layer. Top with sliced bananas.
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Chill and serve: Cover the pudding and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until set. Top with whipped cream and grated chocolate before serving.
Tips:
- For a richer custard, use full-fat milk or even heavy cream.
- If you don’t have dulce de leche, you can use store-bought caramel sauce.
- To prevent the bananas from browning, toss them in a little lemon juice before layering.
- Want to make it extra special? Drizzle some extra caramel sauce over the top before serving.