Description
Layers of rich vanilla custard, ripe bananas, and soft ladyfingers create a silky, balanced dessert. Made with whole milk custard and mature bananas for deep flavor, this version forgoes boxed mixes for a fresh, homemade treat.
Ingredients
Eggs, 3 large
Granulated Sugar, 1 cup
Whole Milk, 2 cups
Sliced Bananas, 8 peels
Ladyfingers, 30 pieces
Lactose-Free Milk (optional)
Baked Vanilla Wafers (substitute if unavailable)
Instructions
Whisk eggs in a large bowl until fully blended
Add sugar gradually while whisking constantly
Heat milk in a saucepan until just steaming
Stream hot milk into egg mixture while whisking
Return mixture to saucepan and cook over medium-low heat, stirring continuously
Remove when custard coats the back of a spoon
Peel bananas into ⅛-inch slices
Layer ladyfingers in a 9×13-inch dish
Spread half the custard over the layer
Arrange banana slices in a single layer
Add remaining custard and a second banana layer
Chill for at least 2 hours before serving
Notes
Use lactose-free milk for lactose-sensitive diners
Baked vanilla wafers ensure no dairy contamination
Chill 4+ hours for best texture
Slices ladyfingers to prevent collapsing
Adjust sugar to taste
- Prep Time: 25
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Stovetop Custard and Layering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 120mg