Tropical Delight Pudding Recipes

LIGHT TROPICAL BANANA PUDDING

Steps:

• Put the coconut milk and butter in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring gently to melt the butter and heat the milk.
• Whisk together the sugar, cornstarch and 2 tablespoons water in a separate bowl to create a thick paste. Gently whisk into the milk and increase the heat to medium. Cook, stirring often, until thick and bubbly, 10 to 12 minutes.
• Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Let cool to room temperature, then transfer to a bowl and cover with plastic wrap, pressing the wrap directly against the surface. Refrigerate until set, 3 to 4 hours.
• Beat the whipping cream with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form.
• Arrange a layer of half of the banana slices on the bottom of a 9-inch pie dish. Add a layer of half the pineapple followed by half of the coconut pudding and a layer of half of the wafers. Top with some whipped cream and repeat to make a second layer.
• Top with the remaining whipped cream and the toasted coconut flakes. Cover and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or up to overnight before serving.

TROPICAL DELIGHT PUDDING

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F
• Peel the bananas and cut lengthwise in half.
• Arrange in a greased or nonstick pie dish.
• Add sugar to the orange juice and stir until dissolved. Pour over bananas.
• Sprinkle with coconut and bake until the fruit is soft and coconut is brown, about 15 to 20 minutes (the recipe didn't state baking time, so I'm not sure of the exact time).

TROPICAL TWINKIE DELIGHT

Steps:

• Line the bottom of a 13 x 9 pan with Twinkies.
• In a medium bowl mix the pudding mix with the milk.
• Let stand to thicken.
• Spread the crushed pinepple, undrained, over the Twinkies.
• Spread the pudding over the pineapple layer.
• Spread the Cool Whip on top.
• Chill for 4 hours.

HAWAIIAN RICE PUDDING

Steps:

• In a saucepan, combine 3-1/2 cups milk, rice, sugar and salt; bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook for 15 minutes or until thick and creamy, stirring occasionally. In a bowl, beat the cream cheese. Beat in eggs and remaining milk. Stir into rice mixture. Cook and stir for 2 minutes over medium heat until mixture reaches 160°. Stir in vanilla. Spoon into six dessert dishes. , Drain pineapple, reserving the juice; set the pineapple aside. In a saucepan, combine brown sugar, cornstarch, butter, salt and reserved pineapple juice. bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in vanilla and pineapple. Spoon over pudding.

TROPICAL DELIGHT

Steps:

• Place Twinkie halves in a 13" x 9" dish. Layer with vanilla pudding, banana slices, crushed pineapple, coconut, and whipped topping. Garnish as desired (toasted coconut and cherries works well). Serve chilled.

TROPICAL BREAD PUDDING

Steps:

• Place half of the bread cubes in a 2-cup baking dish coated with cooking spray. Combine the banana, pineapple, coconut and lemon juice; spoon over bread cubes. Top with remaining bread cubes., In a bowl, beat the egg and brown sugar. Add the cream and vanilla; mix well. Pour over bread and press down slightly. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°.