Description
Sweet South African comfort beckons with this banana malva pudding, a heavenly dessert melding caramelized fruit and luscious sauce. Warm, golden spoonfuls promise pure indulgence that will transport dessert enthusiasts straight to culinary bliss.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup mashed ripe bananas
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Sauce Ingredients:
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 cup cream
- 1 tablespoon vinegar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for sauce)
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 180°C and coat a rectangular baking dish with butter or cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Sift together the dry pantry components in a medium mixing vessel, ensuring even distribution of flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate large mixing bowl, thoroughly mash ripe bananas until smooth and creamy.
- Whisk the banana puree with liquid ingredients including milk, eggs, melted butter, vanilla essence, and white vinegar until fully integrated.
- Gently fold the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, stirring carefully to create a uniform, lump-free batter without overmixing.
- Transfer the silky batter into the prepared baking dish, spreading evenly with a spatula to ensure consistent depth.
- Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35 minutes, watching for a golden-brown surface and firm center.
- While the pudding bakes, prepare the decadent sauce by combining sugar, water, and cream in a heavy-bottomed saucepan.
- Bring the sauce ingredients to a rolling boil, reducing heat and simmering for 4-5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Remove the pudding from the oven and immediately drizzle the warm, glossy sauce over the top, allowing it to seep into the warm dessert.
- Let the pudding rest for 5 minutes before serving to absorb the sauce completely, then portion and enjoy warm.
Notes
- Swap bananas with applesauce or pumpkin puree for different flavor variations and dietary needs.
- Use gluten-free flour blend to make this dessert celiac-friendly and accessible for those with wheat sensitivities.
- Add chopped nuts like pecans or walnuts for extra crunch and nutritional boost, creating delightful texture contrast.
- Consider reducing sugar content by using alternatives like honey or maple syrup for a healthier version of this comforting dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: South African
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 29 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg