Description
A creamy, layered dessert combining bananas, vanilla-cornstarch custard, and crispy wafers. Rich and egg-free, ready in 35 minutes with no baking.
Ingredients
4 medium bananas, sliced
24 vanilla wafers (gluten-free optional)
4 cups milk (whole or almond milk)
1/4 cup flour (white whole wheat optional)
1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Pinch of salt
8 tablespoons meringue or coconut whipped cream (optional)
Instructions
Beat flour and salt in a pan
Whisk in cold milk until smooth
Cook over medium heat until thickened
Stir in softened butter, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt
Let custard cool
Layer wafers, banana slices, and custard in a dish
Chill before serving
Top with optional meringue or whipped cream
Notes
Use overripe bananas for sweetness
Melt butter in advance for smooth custard
Almond milk ensures vegan option
Gluten-free wafers available
Chill 15 minutes for set custard
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Desserts
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 dish portion
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 55mg