Recipe
Banana & Golden Syrup Steamed Pudding with Vanilla Custard
A soft steamed banana pudding with a glossy golden-syrup topping and warm vanilla custard.
Ingredients
Method
30 mins prep120 mins cook150 mins total
Grease a 1.2 litre pudding basin and spoon the golden syrup into the base. Arrange the sliced banana over the syrup.
Beat the softened butter and caster sugar until pale. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then fold in the flour and mashed bananas.
Spoon the mixture into the basin and level the surface. Cover with a pleated sheet of baking parchment and foil, tie securely, and steam over simmering water for about 2 hours.
For the custard, warm the milk with the split vanilla pod. Whisk the egg yolks, sugar and cornflour in a bowl, then gradually whisk in the hot milk.
Return the custard to the pan and stir over low heat until thick enough to coat the back of a spoon; do not let it boil.
Rest the pudding for 10 minutes, turn it out carefully, and serve warm with the vanilla custard and extra golden syrup.
Notes
Grease and line the basin well, keep the water at a steady simmer, and check the pudding is fully set before turning it out.
About this recipe
This comforting steamed pudding uses ripe bananas for a tender crumb and golden syrup for a deep caramel note. Serve it warm with a simple vanilla custard for an easy British-style dessert.
