Banana chocolate braai pudding: A dessert for the family

We all love having dessert after dinner but we are sometimes worried that it takes ages to make unless you’ve got a bowl of ice cream. However, you can make some delicious desserts even when you’re having a braai with your friends. If the coals are still warm, you should make this banana chocolate braai pudding for your family and friends. If you love chocolate or enjoy a banana split dessert, you’ll love this very simple and decadent treat.

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BANANA CHOCOLATE BRAAI PUDDING TIPS

This is a braai-focused recipe, but you can also make it in the oven, so when it’s cold outside, you can enjoy a heartwarming sweet treat after dinner. The chocolate will melt but not spread too much in the bananas until you open them up and eat them. Top your bananas with some maple syrup and whipped cream, but if you love the hot/cold contrast, some vanilla ice cream is another great choice. Some nuts add some texture and crunch to each bit too.

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Surprise your family with a tasty take on a classic dessert with this banana chocolate braai pudding with ice cream and nuts.

Last updated on 10 July 2023

BANANA CHOCOLATE BRAAI PUDDING RECIPE

Recipe by Irene Muller

Course: Dessert Cuisine: South African Difficulty: Easy

Servings: 4 servings

Prep time: 5 minutes

Cooking time: 10 minutes

Total time: 15 minutes

INGREDIENTS

• 4 bananas

• 60 g semi-sweet chocolate chips (or slab chocolate, broken into squares.) Chocolate with an almond filling and nuts work very well.

• 60 g miniature marshmallows

• whipped cream or ice cream (optional)

• nuts for serving (optional)

METHOD

1. Have hot coals ready.
2. Using a sharp knife, make a cut along most of the length of the unpeeled banana skin and almost through the bananas.
3. Push chocolate chips and marshmallows into the slits; push the bananas closed.
4. Wrap each banana tightly in aluminium foil.
5. Place the banana packets on the grid and cook for 10 minutes, turning the packets after five minutes.
   Remove from the grid.
6. Carefully open the banana packets and remove the cooked bananas from the aluminium foil. Note: You can serve in the aluminium foil.
7. Serve with either whipped cream or ice cream or maybe even a splash of Van der Hum Liqueur. You can even sprinkle nuts of your choice.