Ingredients
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- 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar, divided
- 1 cup Milk (for the batter)
- 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter (1 stick), melted
- 4 medium Ripe Bananas, sliced
- 1 (3.4 oz) box Instant Vanilla Pudding Mix
- 2 cups cold Milk (for pudding preparation)
- 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
- 1 cup Vanilla Wafers
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Pour the 1/2 cup of melted butter into a 9×13 inch baking dish and set aside.
- Step 2: Prepare the cobbler batter by whisking together the flour, 1/2 cup of the sugar, and baking powder in a medium bowl. Gradually whisk in the 1 cup of milk until a smooth, thin batter forms. Carefully pour this batter directly over the melted butter in the baking dish; **do not stir.**
- Step 3: In a separate bowl, whisk the instant vanilla pudding mix with the 2 cups of cold milk for 2 minutes until it just begins to thicken. Stir in the remaining 1/2 cup of sugar and gently fold in the sliced bananas.
- Step 4: Gently spoon the banana pudding mixture evenly over the cobbler batter in the dish. The batter and butter will begin to rise around the edges. Top the entire dish with a scattering of vanilla wafers.
- Step 5: Bake for 45 to 55 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbly. The cobbler batter will rise and enclose the filling as it bakes. Let cool for at least 15 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Store leftovers tightly covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, keeping in mind the vanilla wafers will soften considerably overnight.
- For the best texture, reheat slices in a conventional or toaster oven at 300°F (150°C) for 10 minutes to refresh the crust, avoiding the microwave which can make the topping soggy.
- Serve this warm pudding cobbler with a generous dollop of fresh whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream for a decadent finish.
- Chef's Tip: Do not under any circumstances stir the batter into the melted butter in Step 2, as maintaining this separation is what allows the unique cobbler crust to rise up around the filling while baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American