Fried Banana Pudding Bites
40% authentic · Fusion
A creative twist on banana pudding, these are bite-sized spheres of creamy pudding and banana, coated and fried until golden and crispy.
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Ingredients
- Milk2 cups
- Sugar1/2 cup
- Cornstarch1/4 cup
- Egg Yolks3 large
- Butter1 tablespoon
- Vanilla Extract1 teaspoon
- Ripe Banana1 medium, mashed
- Vanilla Wafers, crushed1/2 cup
- All-purpose Flour1/2 cup
- Eggs, beaten2 large
- Panko Breadcrumbs1 cup
- Vegetable Oil, for frying3 cups
- Powdered Sugar, for dustingas needed
- Saltpinch
Steps
- 1
Prepare the pudding: In a saucepan, whisk sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Gradually whisk in milk. Cook over medium heat, stirring, until thickened and boiling. Boil for 1 minute.
- 2
Temper egg yolks by whisking in 1 cup of hot milk mixture, then return to saucepan. Cook for 2 more minutes, stirring. Remove from heat, stir in butter and vanilla.
- 3
Stir in mashed banana and crushed vanilla wafers. Pour into a shallow dish, cover with plastic wrap touching the surface, and chill until firm (at least 2 hours).
- 4
Once firm, scoop small portions of the pudding mixture and roll into balls (about 1-inch diameter).
- 5
Set up a dredging station: one bowl with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with panko breadcrumbs.
- 6
Roll each pudding ball first in flour, then dip in egg, and finally coat thoroughly with panko breadcrumbs.
- 7
Heat vegetable oil in a deep pot or Dutch oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 8
Carefully fry the coated balls in batches for 2-3 minutes, until golden brown and crispy. Do not overcrowd the pot.
- 9
Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- 10
Dust with powdered sugar before serving warm.
