Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 large eggs, beaten
- 2 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 box of vanilla wafers
- 4 ripe bananas, sliced
- Whipped cream (optional, for topping)
Equipment Needed
- Medium saucepan
- Whisk
- Mixing bowl
- Spoon
- Serving dish
- Plastic wrap (optional)
Step-by-Step Instructions
To start, I begin by whisking together the sugar, flour, and salt in a medium saucepan. Once those dry ingredients are combined, I stir in the beaten eggs and the milk. At this point, it looks a bit messy, but trust me, the magic is just around the corner! I place the saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly to prevent sticking. As it begins to thicken, the fragrant aroma of sweet vanilla fills my kitchen, making my heart swell with nostalgia. (See the next page below to continue steps…)