Description
A creamy Southern dessert with ripe bananas, vanilla custard, and candy wafers. Rich, layered goodness with no pork or alcohol. Serve chilled for a nostalgic treat.
Ingredients
4 large bananas, sliced
1 sleeve (24 pieces) vanilla wafers
2 ½ cups whole milk
½ cup heavy cream
4 large egg yolks
2 large egg whites
¾ cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground vanilla or vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
Slice bananas and set near stove with wafers
In a saucepan, combine milk, cream, and 1 cup water
Separate egg yolks and whites; beat yolks with 1/4 cup sugar
Temper custard by slowly drizzling hot liquid into yolks
Return to saucepan; stir in remaining sugar, flour, vanilla, and salt
Cook over medium heat until thick (5-7 minutes), about 170°F
Whisk in egg whites until homogeneous
Layer wafers, banana slices, and custard in a 3-qt dish
Chill 3+ hours for defined layers
Garnish with optional whipped cream
Notes
For lighter version: use 2% milk plus half-and-half
Custard thins after chilling; spoon extra over top layer
Vanilla wafers can be homemade
Chill 8+ hours for best results
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Stovetop Custard Technique
- Cuisine: American (Southern)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/12 of recipe
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 110mg