American-Style Banana Pudding

Grease a 21cm square baking dish with butter and set aside. Reserve

Preheat the oven to 180°C (medium)

In a medium pan over low heat, combine the banana, sugar, vanilla extract, and 1/2 cup water

Cook, stirring occasionally, until the banana is tender (about 10 minutes)

Remove from heat and drain

Distribute the banana mixture in the prepared baking dish and reserve

Prepare the crust: In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, yeast, salt, ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Reserve

In another pan over medium heat, combine the melted butter and caramel sauce

Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally, for about 2 minutes

While still warm, add the milk gradually, alternating with the flour mixture and beating with a spoon until smooth (about 2 minutes)

Place the crust mixture over the banana mixture in the baking dish

Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of the pudding comes out clean (about 40 minutes)

Unmold onto a serving plate and serve immediately.