Bourbon Banana Pudding

By IngredientsMatter

Excellent flavor. The consistency is a little off...Need to adjust formula or maybe just boil longer to thicken...Will see next time.

Original Recipe from Gourmet

Ingredients

• 3 large egg yolks
• 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoon packed light brown sugar, divided
• 3 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch (May need to increase)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3 cups whole milk
• 5 teaspoons bourbon
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 4 bananas
• 32 cookies

Preparation

Step 1

Lightly beat yolks in a medium bowl.

Whisk together 3/4 cup brown sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a small heavy saucepan. Slowly whisk in milk, then boil over medium heat, whisking constantly, until pudding is thick. Let come to full boil to thicken. The consistency of the finished pudding was off when I made this the first time, so may need to adjust pudding formula or just try to boil longer.

Gradually add hot pudding to yolks, whisking constantly, then whisk in bourbon and vanilla.

Cover surface with wax paper and chill until cold, about 2 hours.

Whip heavy cream.

I like to throw sliced bananas and cookies into a bowl and pour pudding directly over them, and depending on how I feel, mix the whipped cream in the mix or spread the cream over the top.