Ultra-fast banana pudding roll!

Banana Pudding Roll - a quick and delicious dessert for the whole family

Preparation time: 20 minutes
Cooling time: 1 hour
Total time: 1 hour and 20 minutes
Number of servings: 8

If you are looking for a simple dessert recipe that will impress without too much effort, then this banana pudding roll is the perfect choice! Using leftover sponge cake, you will transform a simple ingredient into a delight that will bring smiles to the faces of your loved ones. Stay with me to discover step by step how to achieve a perfect roll!

Ingredients:
- 1 thin cocoa sponge cake (approximately 30 cm x 20 cm)
- 1 packet of vanilla pudding
- 400 ml milk
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1 vanilla essence
- 1 teaspoon butter
- 1 large, ripe banana

Step 1: Preparing the vanilla pudding
In a small saucepan, add the milk, sugar, and packet of vanilla pudding. Mix the ingredients well with a whisk to avoid lumps. Place the saucepan over medium heat and continue to stir constantly. When the mixture begins to boil and thickens, turn off the heat and add the vanilla essence and butter. These will give your pudding a refined taste. Let the pudding cool slightly, stirring occasionally to prevent a film from forming on the surface.

Step 2: Preparing the bananas
Meanwhile, prepare the banana. Wash the fruit well and cut it into small cubes or mash it with a fork, depending on your preference. Adding the banana to the pudding will give it a sweet flavor and a pleasant texture.

Step 3: Assembling the roll
Once the pudding has cooled slightly, add the chopped bananas and gently mix to incorporate them. On a plate or tray, place the cocoa sponge cake. Spread the banana pudding mixture evenly over the sponge cake, leaving a free margin of about 2 cm at the top. This will help with rolling without spilling the filling.

Step 4: Rolling and cooling
Start rolling the sponge cake from the bottom, being careful not to press too hard. The roll should be tight but not too forced to avoid breaking the cake. Once finished, place the roll on a plate and cover it with plastic wrap. Put the roll in the refrigerator for about an hour to firm up and hold its shape.

Step 5: Serving
After the cooling time has expired, take the roll out of the refrigerator. Dust powdered sugar on top for an elegant look and cut it into slices of about 2 cm. You can serve the roll with chocolate sauce or whipped cream for an extra flavor boost.

Useful tips:
- If you don’t have sponge cake on hand, you can quickly make one from 3 eggs, 3 tablespoons of sugar, 3 tablespoons of flour, and 1 tablespoon of cocoa, beating the eggs with the sugar until frothy, then adding the dry ingredients and baking at 180°C for 10-12 minutes.
- You can replace the banana with other fruits, such as strawberries or peaches, to create a different version of your dessert.
- Make sure the sponge cake is well cooled before filling it to avoid melting the pudding.

This banana pudding roll recipe is not only quick but also extremely versatile, perfect for any occasion. Enjoy every bite and cherish the moments spent with your loved ones!