Creamy Banana Custard Cups Recipe
Indulge in the creamy decadence of these delightful Creamy Banana Custard Cups. Layers of silky custard and ripe bananas, topped with whipped cream and a sprinkle of crushed cookies, create a heavenly dessert experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 25 minutes (including chilling)
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Custard:
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Additional:
- 2 ripe bananas (sliced)
- whipped cream for topping
- crushed vanilla wafers or graham crackers for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Custard: In a medium saucepan, whisk together sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Whisk egg yolks with a splash of milk until smooth. Gradually whisk in the rest of the milk. Pour the mixture into the saucepan, whisking constantly. Cook over medium heat until thickened, about 6–8 minutes.
- Finish Custard: Remove from heat and stir in butter and vanilla extract until smooth. Cool slightly.
- Assemble: In serving cups, layer sliced bananas and warm custard. Repeat layers if desired. Cover with plastic wrap, press onto the surface, and chill for at least 2 hours.
- Serve: Top with whipped cream and crushed cookies before serving.
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas for the best flavor.
- Fold in banana slices just before chilling for a softer texture.
- Substitute half-and-half for half the milk for extra richness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 155mg
