If you're not familiar with Dulce de Leche, it's a sweet milk caramel made from Sweetened Condensed Milk. It is divine as a dip for apples and bananas, or as a topping on ice cream, baked goods, or pudding- wink wink.
I think these look so cute and fancy in these little half-pint jars, but you don't have to make it this way. No jars? No problem. You can layer them in small bowls, or just combine them all in an 8X8 inch pan. Will it look as pretty? Probably not, but hey, it will still taste amazing!
These are best if made a day ahead of time to allow the banana flavor to really seep into the pudding, but can definitely be eaten right away. Still so yummy, just not as banana-y.
Dulce de Leche Banana Pudding Jars
Makes 8- 1 cup servings
Ingredients:
8 half-pint jars
14 oz Dulce de Leche*
2 bananas, sliced
Nilla Wafers, about 32
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup powdered sugar
2 tsp vanilla
1/2 pkg (5.3 oz) French Vanilla pudding mix
1 cup milk
4 oz cream cheese, room temperature
Directions:
In a medium bowl, stir pudding mix and milk together. Place in the fridge for 5 min or until set. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, mix cream cheese and 1/2 cup Dulce de Leche together until smooth. In a separate bowl, whip heavy whipping cream until stiff peaks form. Add in powdered sugar and vanilla and briefly whip again to combine.
Gently fold the pudding mixture and half of the whipped cream (about 2 cups) into the cream cheese mixture until no streaks remain. Place remaining whipped cream in the fridge until ready to use.
Place 3 Nilla Wafer cookies in the bottom of each jar. Pour or spoon 2 TBSP of Dulce de Leche over the crackers. You may need to use a small spoon to spread it around. Warming it up a bit will help it spread easier.
Add 3-4 banana slices on top, arranging in a circle.
Divide the pudding mixture evenly between the jars.
If making a day ahead of time, place lids on jars and refrigerate.
Just before serving, top with swirls of whipped cream. If desired, place another Nilla Wafer and banana slice on top of the whipped cream then finish with a drizzle of Dulce de Leche.
Enjoy!
Dulce de Leche
This can be purchased already made at the grocery store or you can make it yourself. All you need is a can of Sweetened Condensed milk and vanilla (optional).
Here are a few different ways to make your own!
Instant Pot (my fav): Pour 1 14 oz can of sweetened condensed milk into a pint-sized jar and screw lid on tightly. Place on trivet, in instant pot. Add water until it comes about half-way up the jar. Place lid on instant pot and push the manual button to adjust the cook time to 50 min. Make sure knob on top is turned to the Seal position. When the time is done, turn knob to vent to release pressure then carefully remove lid. Using tongs, remove jar and set on the counter to cool for about 30 min. Once it's cooled enough to open, take off the lid and stir in 1 tsp of vanilla. Refrigerate until ready to use.
Crock Pot: Pour 1 can of sweetened condensed milk into half-pint jar. Twist lid on tightly. Lay jar on it's side and cover with water. Cook on low for 8 hours then remove. Cool for a few minutes then remove lid and stir in 1 tsp vanilla extract.
Stove Top: In a large pot, place can of sweetened condensed milk (unopened), and cover with water (a few inches over the top. Bring water to a simmer. Continue simmering, checking water level and adding more as needed, for about 3 hours. Let can cool to room temperature before opening.
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