# Southern Banana Pudding Shooters Recipe

Recipe courtesy of Cocoa and Fig

Level: Easy | Yield: 18 servings

## Time & Nutrition

Total Time: 4 hr 45 min | Prep: 25 min | Cook: 20 min | Inactive: 4 hr

### Nutritional Analysis Per Serving

Serving Size: 1 of 18 servings

Calories: 134
Total Fat: 9 g
Saturated Fat: 6 g
Carbohydrates: 11 g
Dietary Fiber: 0 g
Sugar: 9 g
Protein: 2 g
Cholesterol: 46 mg
Sodium: 23 mg

## Ingredients### Vanilla Custard

2 cups half-and-half
3 tablespoons cornstarch
2 eggs
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 vanilla beans, split
3 tablespoons butter
3/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

### Whipped Cream

3/4 cup heavy cream
3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar

### Shooters

1 package vanilla wafer cookies (about 30), crushed
1 banana, chopped

## Instructions

For the vanilla custard: In a heatproof medium bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup half-and-half and the cornstarch until smooth. Add the eggs and whisk again, then set aside.

In a heavy, medium saucepan, warm the remaining 1 1/2 cups half-and-half, the granulated sugar, and the split vanilla beans over medium-low heat until a thin skin forms on the surface, about 8 minutes.

Gradually whisk the hot half-and-half mixture into the egg mixture to temper it. Pour the combined mixture back into the saucepan and cook, stirring constantly with a rubber spatula, until it thickens enough to coat the back of a wooden spoon, about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the butter, one tablespoon at a time, until fully incorporated. Mix in the vanilla extract.

Transfer the custard to a clean bowl and cover the surface directly with plastic wrap to prevent a skin from forming. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or overnight.

For the whipped cream: In a medium bowl, beat the heavy cream and confectioners' sugar until soft peaks form.

For the shooters: Place 1 teaspoon of crushed wafer cookies in the bottom of each shot glass. Add 1 teaspoon of chilled vanilla custard and a few pieces of chopped banana. Top with another 1/2 teaspoon of crushed cookies and 1/2 teaspoon of custard. Finish with a dollop of whipped cream and garnish with additional crushed cookies or chopped banana. Serve chilled.

This recipe was provided by a chef, restaurant or culinary professional. It has not been tested for home use.