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Dairy-Free Banana Pudding Recipe

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  • Author: Sara
  • Total Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
  • Yield: 9 servings
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

This Dairy-Free Banana Pudding is a creamy, plant-based dessert perfect for those avoiding dairy. Made with soft tofu and dairy-free whipping cream, it layers smooth banana-flavored pudding with crisp vanilla wafer cookies and fresh banana slices, then chills to set for a delightful treat.

Ingredients

Pudding Base

  • 1 454-gram package soft tofu
  • 1 ripe banana
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 2 tsp banana extract
  • ¼ tsp salt

Whipped Cream

  • 2 cups dairy-free whipping cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Assembly

  • 1 box dairy-free vanilla wafer cookies (about 100 cookies)
  • 2 ripe bananas (sliced)

Instructions

  1. Blend the pudding base: In a blender, combine the soft tofu, 1 ripe banana, sugar, banana extract, and salt. Blend until completely smooth, creating a creamy pudding mixture. Transfer it to the refrigerator and chill for 20 minutes to help it set slightly.
  2. Whip the dairy-free cream: In a medium bowl, use a hand mixer or whisk to whip the dairy-free whipping cream with vanilla extract until stiff peaks form. This adds lightness and volume to the pudding.
  3. Fold pudding into whipped cream: Gently fold the chilled tofu banana mixture into the whipped cream just until combined, maintaining the fluffy texture.
  4. Assemble the pudding layers: In an 8×8 inch baking dish, spread one third of the pudding mixture evenly to the edges. Top with one third of the vanilla wafer cookies, followed by half of the sliced bananas. Repeat this layering process once more. For the final layer, add the remaining pudding mixture and top with the rest of the vanilla wafers.
  5. Chill the banana pudding: Refrigerate the assembled pudding for at least four hours to fully chill and allow the flavors to meld and cookies to soften slightly, creating a perfect pudding texture.
  6. Garnish and serve: Before serving, optionally top with extra fresh banana slices and crushed vanilla wafers for added texture and presentation.

Notes

  • Soft tofu acts as a creamy, dairy-free substitute in the pudding base.
  • Make sure to chill the pudding for at least 4 hours to get the right consistency and flavor development.
  • Use ripe bananas for natural sweetness and better flavor.
  • Gentle folding prevents deflating the whipped cream, keeping the pudding light and airy.
  • If dairy-free whipping cream is unavailable, chilled full-fat coconut cream can be used as an alternative.
  • The pudding can be prepared a day ahead and stored covered in the refrigerator.
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://sarabaking.com/dairy-free-banana-pudding-recipe/