Description
Indulge in these delightful Creamy Banana Custard Cups, a luscious dessert featuring layers of ripe bananas and velvety custard. Topped with whipped cream and a sprinkle of crushed wafers, these cups offer the perfect balance of sweetness and creaminess.
Ingredients
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For the Custard:
- 2 ripe bananas (sliced)
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 large egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
For Garnish (Optional):
- Whipped cream
- Crushed vanilla wafers or graham crackers
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Whisk in milk until smooth. In a separate bowl, lightly beat egg yolks. Gradually add some warm milk mixture to yolks, then return mixture to saucepan.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until custard thickens and bubbles (5–7 minutes). Remove from heat, stir in butter and vanilla until smooth. Let custard cool slightly.
- Layer bananas in serving cups, then pour warm custard over bananas. Chill for at least 2 hours.
- Before serving, top with whipped cream and crushed wafers if desired.
Notes
- For a dairy-free version, use almond or oat milk and dairy-free butter.
- For a smoother custard, blend bananas into the mixture.
- Best enjoyed on the day it is made for optimal banana flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 custard cup
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
