Description
A creamy, no-fail Southern classic blending ripe bananas, vanilla custard, and whipped cream in alternating layers. Rich, nostalgic dessert that balances sweetness and texture for a comforting treat.
Ingredients
4 large bananas
1.5 cups vanilla custard powder
4 cups whole milk
2 cups heavy cream
1/3 cup granulated sugar
Instructions
Whisk custard powder into milk until smooth. Add sugar and stir over medium heat until pudding thickens (2 minutes, no lumps). Let pudding cool slightly.
Chill a bowl, then beat heavy cream to stiff peaks. Cover whipped cream and refrigerate.
Layer peeled banana slices in a 3-quart dish. Pour warm pudding over bananas. Refrigerate 15 minutes to set. Top with whipped cream and fresh banana slices.
Chill 3 hours before serving for optimal consistency.
Notes
Use overripe bananas for max sweetness
For non-dairy: substitute milk with almond/halal-coconut milk and cream with coconut cream
Chill in airtight container up to 24 hours
Traditionally served at family gatherings
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 5
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Stovetop and refrigeration
- Cuisine: Southern/Classic American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/12th of recipe
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg