Pineapple and Banana Couscous Pudding Recipe

Name: Pineapple and Banana Couscous Pudding
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup water; 1/2 cup plain couscous; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 1/2 large banana, chopped (about 1/2 cup); 1 tablespoon (packed) golden brown sugar; 1 1/2 cups plus 2 tablespoons chilled whipping cream; 5 tablespoons sweetened cream of coconut (such as Coco Lopez)*; 1 tablespoon triple sec; 1/2 cup candied pineapple, minced; 1 1/2 cups diced peeled fresh pineapple

Servings: persons

3/4 cup water
1/2 cup plain couscous
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1/2 large banana, chopped (about 1/2 cup)
1 tablespoon (packed) golden brown sugar
1 1/2 cups plus 2 tablespoons chilled whipping cream
5 tablespoons sweetened cream of coconut (such as Coco Lopez)*
1 tablespoon triple sec
1/2 cup candied pineapple, minced
1 1/2 cups diced peeled fresh pineapple

1
Bring 3/4 cup water to boil in heavy medium saucepan over high heat.
2
Stir in couscous.
3
Remove from heat.
4
Cover and let stand until water is absorbed, about 15 minutes.
5
Fluff with fork.
6
Melt butter in small nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
7
Add banana and sugar and saute until banana is soft, about 1 minute.
8
Cool.
9
Using electric mixer, beat cream in large bowl until soft peaks form.
10
Fold in cream of coconut and triple sec.
11
Reserve 6 tablespoons whipped cream mixture for topping.
12
Fold candied pineapple, couscous, and banana into remaining whipped cream mixture in large bowl.
13
Divide mixture among 6 parfait glasses or dessert bowls.
14
(Can be made 4 hours ahead.
15
Cover whipped cream mixture and puddings separately and refrigerate.)
16
Top each pudding with some of reserved whipped cream mixture.
17
Sprinkle each with fresh pineapple and serve.
18
Cream of coconut is available in the liquor section of most supermarkets.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup water, 1/2 cup plain couscous, 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, 1/2 large banana, chopped (about 1/2 cup), and more.

Yes, Pineapple and Banana Couscous Pudding falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Pineapple and Banana Couscous Pudding

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