Ingredients
– 4 ripe bananas
– 1 box of vanilla wafers
– 1 cup of sugar
– 1/2 cup of all-purpose flour
– 1/4 teaspoon of salt
– 4 cups of whole milk
– 4 large eggs, separated
– 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract
– 1 cup of heavy whipping cream
– 2 tablespoons of powdered sugar
Equipment Needed
– A medium saucepan
– A large mixing bowl
– A whisk
– A 9×13-inch baking dish
– An electric mixer (optional, but makes whipping cream a breeze)
Step-by-Step Instructions
To start, you’ll want to prepare your custard base. In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar, flour, and salt. Gradually whisk in the milk, ensuring there are no lumps. Next, over medium heat, cook this mixture while stirring constantly until it thickens—this usually takes about 10 minutes. Once it’s bubbling and thickened, you’ll need to temper the egg yolks. In a separate bowl, whisk the yolks, and then slowly add a cup of the hot mixture to them before pouring everything back into the saucepan. Cook for an additional 2 minutes. The sweet, luscious aroma at this point is simply divine! (See the next page below to continue steps…)