Banana Poke (Banana and Coconut Pudding)
DessertCook Islands

Banana PokeBanana and Coconut Pudding

Banana poke is a Cook Islands pudding in which ripe banana is thickened with arrowroot and baked, then served with coconut cream. This home-style version is softly set and fragrant with vanilla.

Prep

15m

Cook

45m

Serves

6

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Estimated

Nutrition

Per serving
370kcal

Calories

3g

Protein

15g

Fat

61g

Carbs

Estimated per serving from the base recipe. Actual nutrition may vary.

Before you start

Ingredients

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6

Pudding

  • 800g
    Banana (very ripe and mashed)
  • 120g
    Arrowroot Starch
  • 60g
    White Sugar
  • 5ml
    Vanilla Extract
  • 100ml
    Water
  • 150ml
    Coconut Cream

Serving

  • 100ml
    Coconut Cream (chilled)

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Method

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4 steps
  1. 01

    Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Lightly grease a 20 cm (8-inch) baking dish.

  2. 02

    Mix the banana, arrowroot starch, white sugar, vanilla extract, water, and coconut cream until smooth.

  3. 03

    Spread the mixture in the dish and bake until set, glossy, and lightly browned at the edges.

  4. 04

    Cool until warm or room temperature, then portion evenly and serve with the chilled coconut cream.

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