Hide & Seek Banana Pudding

Playful banana-chocolate biscuit pudding with layers of cream and crunch
Yield: Serves 6 | Total time: 25 minutes + 2 hours chilling

This nostalgic no-bake dessert layers crumbled Hide & Seek biscuits with banana slices, whipped cream, and custard. It’s easy to assemble, has a delightful contrast of textures, and is perfect for make-ahead party puddings or comforting chilled treats.

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Ingredients

Base & Layers

• 1 large packet Hide & Seek chocolate biscuits

• 3 ripe bananas, sliced

• 1½ cups whipped cream

• 1 cup prepared vanilla custard (chilled)

• 2 tbsp chocolate syrup (optional)

For Garnish

• Crushed Hide & Seek biscuits

• Banana slices

• Chocolate shavings or chips

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Method

1. Prepare the pudding base:
   Crush the Hide & Seek biscuits by hand or in a food processor to a coarse crumble (not powdered).

2. Layer the pudding:
   In a dessert dish or individual glasses, start with a layer of crushed biscuits.
   Add a layer of sliced bananas, followed by a layer of vanilla custard.

3. Add whipped cream:
   Spoon or pipe a layer of whipped cream over the custard. If desired, drizzle a little chocolate syrup for richness.

4. Repeat layers:
   Repeat the layering process once more – biscuits, bananas, custard, and whipped cream – until the dish is full.

5. Chill:
   Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours for the flavors to meld and the pudding to set.

6. Garnish and serve:
   Before serving, garnish with more crushed biscuits, banana slices, and chocolate shavings.

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Chef’s Notes

• Use fresh bananas just before layering to avoid browning.

• For more flavor, dip biscuits in milk or coffee before layering.

• You can make this fully eggless by using eggless custard powder.

• Adjust the sweetness based on the ripeness of the bananas and custard.

• Keeps well in the fridge for 24–36 hours — a great make-ahead dessert.