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The Best Banana Pudding Cinnamon Rolls with Gooey Vanilla Pudding

The Best Banana Pudding Cinnamon Rolls with Gooey Vanilla Goodness

Delicious banana pudding cinnamon rolls with a gooey vanilla pudding filling, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Rising Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 12 rolls
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 3 cups Bread Flour Essential for a chewy and fluffy texture
  • 1/2 cup Water Needed to make the tangzhong
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar Adds sweetness to balance flavors
  • 2 teaspoons Instant Yeast Vital for airy rise
  • 1 teaspoon Fine Sea Salt Enhances overall flavor
  • 1/4 cup Heavy Cream Contributes richness
  • 1/2 cup Whole Milk Adds moisture
  • 1 large Egg Binds ingredients together
  • 1 tablespoon Vanilla Bean Paste Infuses vanilla flavor
  • 6 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Adds richness
For the Filling
  • 8 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Ensures smooth filling
  • 1/2 cup Light Brown Sugar Provides deeper sweetness
  • 1 cup Mashed Banana Star ingredient for flavor
  • 2 cups Mini Nilla Wafers Adds texture and crunch
For the Pudding
  • 1/2 teaspoon Gelatin Stabilizes the pudding
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons Cornstarch Thickens the pudding
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar Sweetens the pudding
  • 2 large Egg Yolks Enriches the pudding
  • 2 tablespoons Cold Unsalted Butter Adds shine and richness
For Garnish
  • Extra Nilla Wafers Crush for topping

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • large mixing bowl
  • Stand Mixer
  • Baking pan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, whisk together 1/4 cup of bread flour and 1/2 cup of water until thickened.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine 3 cups of bread flour, 1/4 cup of granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons of instant yeast, and 1 teaspoon of fine sea salt. Add remaining ingredients and knead until rough dough forms.
  3. Gradually add 6 tablespoons of softened unsalted butter and knead for an additional 10 minutes until smooth.
  4. Shape the dough into a ball, place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 30 minutes until doubled.
  5. Prepare the filling by creaming together butter, light brown sugar, mashed banana, and crushed Nilla wafers until smooth.
  6. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Roll the dough into a rectangle, spread filling, roll tightly, slice into 12 pieces, and let rise for another 30 minutes.
  7. Bloom gelatin in 2 tablespoons of cold water. Whisk cornstarch, sugar, and whole milk in a saucepan until thickened, then add gelatin and cool.
  8. Bake cinnamon rolls for 30-40 minutes until golden, pour pudding over warm rolls, and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 54gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These rolls are best enjoyed warm for maximum gooeyness and flavor.

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