Description
Creamy Banana Custard Cups are a luscious and silky dessert made by combining ripe bananas with a rich custard base. This no-bake treat features a smooth pudding-like texture infused with vanilla and topped with whipped cream and fresh banana slices, perfect for a refreshing and elegant finish to any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Custard Base
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Banana Mixture
- 3 large ripe bananas, mashed
Egg Mixture
- 3 large egg yolks
Flavorings and Garnish
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- Whipped cream, for topping
- Sliced bananas, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Custard Base: In a medium saucepan, whisk together sugar, cornstarch, and salt until well combined to form a smooth dry mixture.
- Heat Milk Mixture: Gradually whisk in the whole milk until the mixture is smooth. Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir constantly with a whisk until the mixture is steaming but not boiling.
- Temper the Eggs: In a small bowl, whisk the egg yolks until smooth. Slowly add about 1/2 cup of the hot milk mixture into the egg yolks while whisking continuously to gently raise the temperature of the eggs without cooking them.
- Combine Egg Mixture with Custard Base: Slowly pour the tempered egg yolk mixture back into the saucepan with the remaining milk mixture, whisking constantly to combine smoothly.
- Cook the Custard: Continue stirring the custard over medium-low heat until it thickens to a pudding-like consistency, about 5-7 minutes. Make sure it does not boil to avoid curdling.
- Finish the Custard: Remove the saucepan from heat, then stir in the mashed ripe bananas, vanilla extract, and unsalted butter until the custard is silky and well blended.
- Assemble the Cups: Divide the creamy banana custard evenly among 6 serving cups or bowls. Cover each with plastic wrap directly on the surface to prevent a skin from forming.
- Chill: Refrigerate the custard cups for at least 2 hours to set and chill properly.
- Serve: Just before serving, top each custard cup with a generous dollop of whipped cream and garnish with fresh sliced bananas for an attractive presentation and extra flavor.
Notes
- Use ripe bananas for the best natural sweetness and flavor.
- Constant stirring while cooking the custard is essential to prevent lumps and curdling.
- Covering the custard surface with plastic wrap prevents an undesirable skin from forming.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute whole milk and butter with plant-based alternatives.
- The dessert can be prepared a day ahead and stored in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
