A delightful blend of creamy custard, caramelized sweetness, and the tropical essence of bananas, "banana caramel custard" is a dessert that captures hearts and taste buds alike. This classic treat is a symphony of flavors and textures that will leave you craving for more. Whether you are a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this article will guide you in creating the perfect banana caramel custard. We will delve into some of the best recipes, providing step-by-step instructions, tips for achieving the perfect texture and flavor, and variations to suit your preferences. Let's embark on a delicious journey as we explore the art of making this exquisite dessert, savoring each moment as we recreate the magic of banana caramel custard in our kitchens.
Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!
BANANA CARAMEL CREAM PIE
Steps:
- In a heavy-bottomed medium saucepan, mix together the sugar, salt, cornstarch, and flour. Over medium-low heat, slowly whisk in the milk.
- In a separate mixing bowl, beat the egg yolks. Once the pastry cream starts to boil, transfer 1/2 cup of the pastry cream to the egg yolks and whisk to temper. Return the mixture to the saucepan. Continue whisking until the mixture coats the back of a spoon and is smooth and thick. Strain.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the butter, and vanilla. Stir in 1 cup sliced bananas. Allow the mixture to cool.
- Stir the custard to loosen, if necessary. Cover the bottom of the prepared crust with more sliced bananas and drizzle with 1/4 cup Salted Caramel Sauce. Top with half of the sliced bananas, then 1 cup custard, covering the bananas completely. Repeat layering with the remaining bananas and the remaining custard. Chill the banana cream pie until the filling is set, about 2 hours.
- For the topping: In a medium bowl, whip the cream until soft peaks form. Add the sugar, and vanilla and whip until stiff peaks form.
- Top the chilled pie with the fresh whipped cream. Drizzle with additional caramel sauce, just before serving.
- For the Perfect Pie Dough:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
- In a mixing bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, salt and vanilla; cut or work the butter into the flour mixture with your fingers or a cold pastry cutter until you have large pea sized chunks scattered throughout. Alternatively, pulse the dough in a food processor, or mix in a stand mixer with the paddle attachment on low speed.
- Add the ice water slowly while stirring with a fork, or in the food processor or mixer, until just combined. Be careful not to overwork the dough. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap, flatten and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes.
- Roll out one chilled pie dough to fit a 9-inch pie plate. Reserve the second pie dough disc for another use. Transfer dough to pie plate, pressing the dough lightly into the plate; trim the edges. Dock the dough with the prongs of a fork evenly over the bottom of the pie plate. Line the docked dough with aluminum foil and fill with pie weights or dried beans.
- Bake the pie crust until the edges are brown and golden, about 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and remove the weights. Return crust to the oven to finish baking for another 5 minutes.
- Yield: 1 (9-inch) pie crust
- To make the salted caramel sauce:
- In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the sugar and water over medium-low heat until the sugar dissolves. Increase the heat and bring to a boil without stirring. If necessary, use a wet pastry brush to wash down any crystals on the side of the pan. Boil until the syrup is a deep amber color, about 5 to 6 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and carefully whisk in the heavy cream. The mixture will bubble. Stir in the unsalted butter, and salt, to taste. Transfer the caramel to a dish and cool.
- Cook's Note: This recipe will last in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Reheat before serving.
- Yield: 1 1/2 cups sauce
BANANA-CARAMEL ICE CREAM
The secret to the intense banana flavor of this banana-caramel ice creamis starting with very overripe fruit.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes
Time 5h20m
Yield Makes about 1 1/2 quarts
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Vigorously whisk together egg yolks and 2/3 cup sugar in a medium bowl until pale yellow and slightly fluffy, about 2 minutes. Meanwhile, bring milk and 2/3 cup cream to a boil in a medium saucepan. Remove from heat, and gradually whisk into egg mixture. Pour mixture into pan, and cook over medium-high heat, stirring constantly with a heatproof spatula, 1 minute. Reduce heat to medium, and cook until thick enough to coat the spatula, about 1 minute (do not let boil). Pour custard into a bowl set in a larger bowl of ice water, and let cool, stirring occasionally. Puree bananas with half the custard in a blender until smooth, and transfer to bowl with remaining custard. Stir in vanilla, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1 cup cream until combined, and pour through a fine sieve into another bowl. Refrigerate until cold, at least 2 hours but preferably overnight.
- Place water, corn syrup, and remaining sugar in a medium saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, swirling pan occasionally (do not stir). Raise heat to high, and continue to cook in same manner until mixture turns deep amber, about 9 minutes more. Remove from heat, and slowly pour in remaining cream. Add remaining salt, and simmer caramel 1 minute. Place pan in a bowl of ice water, and let cool until warm but not hot. Remove from ice bath, and whisk in butter, a few pieces at a time, until fully incorporated.
- Place a 5-by-10-inch loaf pan (9 cups) in freezer at least 10 minutes. Freeze custard in an ice cream maker according to manufacturer's instructions. Spread one-third of ice cream in pan, and drizzle with one-third of caramel (it should be fluid but just barely warm; reheat slightly if necessary). Swirl caramel into ice cream with a wooden skewer. Repeat 2 more times until all the ice cream and caramel have been used. Freeze until firm, at least 4 hours and up to 1 day.
EASY CARAMEL CUSTARD
A yummy, caramel-covered custard that's super-easy to make and fun for the whole family to eat! Special thanks to 'Cooking with dog!'
Provided by Cooking with a cat
Categories Desserts Custards and Pudding Recipes
Time 2h5m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Mix 1 tablespoon water into 1/4 cup sugar in a heavy saucepan over medium heat until sugar is completely moistened. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook until the sugar and water form a golden brown syrup, about 5 minutes. Do not stir. Remove from heat and let boiling subside. Carefully stir 1 tablespoon hot water into caramel syrup.
- Whisk milk and 5 tablespoons sugar together in a saucepan over low heat; heat just until warmed and sugar has dissolved. Remove from heat and whisk eggs into milk mixture. Pour caramel syrup into an 8x8-inch baking dish. Pour egg-milk mixture over syrup. Place pan into a larger baking dish and pour enough water into outer pan to reach about 1/2 inch up the sides of the inner pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven until custard has set, about 45 minutes. Let cool for about 10 minutes; chill in refrigerator before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 175.1 calories, Carbohydrate 31.2 g, Cholesterol 97.9 mg, Fat 3.7 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 60.2 mg, Sugar 31.1 g
BANANA CUSTARD PUDDING
This banana custard pudding is easy to stir up anytime. -Hazel Fritchie, Palestine, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and salt. Stir in milk until smooth. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat to low; cook and stir for 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount of hot filling into egg yolks; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; gently stir in vanilla. , Cover and chill for 1 hour. Just before serving, fold in banana. Garnish with mint if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 235 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 172mg cholesterol, Sodium 125mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (34g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
IMPOSSIBLY EASY BANANA CUSTARD PIE
Peel open a new version of homemade banana pie. Warm caramel topping adds a special touch.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 4h
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Grease 9-inch glass pie plate with shortening or spray with cooking spray. In small bowl, mix bananas and lemon juice; set aside.
- In medium bowl, stir remaining ingredients except whipped topping, walnuts and caramel topping until blended. Add banana mixture; stir until blended. Pour into pie plate.
- Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until golden brown and knife inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely, about 1 hour. Cover and refrigerate about 2 hours or until chilled.
- Spread pie with whipped topping; sprinkle with walnuts. Drizzle with caramel topping before serving. Store covered in refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Fat 2, ServingSize 1 Serving, TransFat 0 g
CARAMEL CUSTARD
Served warm or chilled, this caramel-glazed classic is both a comforting and elegant dessert.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 1h40m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F.
- Heat 1/2 cup sugar in heavy 1-quart saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly, until sugar is melted and golden brown. Divide sugar syrup among six 6-ounce custard cups; tilt cups to coat bottoms. Allow syrup to harden in cups about 10 minutes.
- Mix eggs, 1/3 cup sugar, the vanilla and salt in medium bowl. Gradually stir in milk. Pour over syrup in cups. Sprinkle with nutmeg.
- Place cups in rectangular pan, 13x9x2 inches, on oven rack. Pour very hot water into pan to within 1/2 inch of tops of cups.
- Bake about 45 minutes or until knife inserted halfway between center and edge comes out clean. Remove cups from water. Cool 30 minutes. Cover and refrigerate until serving or up to 48 hours.
- To unmold, carefully loosen side of custard with knife or small spatula. Place dessert dish or plate on top of cup and, holding tightly, turn dish and cup upside down. Shake cup gently to loosen custard. Caramel syrup will run down sides of custard, forming a sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 205, Carbohydrate 33 g, Cholesterol 115 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 80 mg
BANANA-CARAMEL PUDDING
I don't know how it happened, but I've developed quite a fondness (and following) for my versions of Southern classics like fried chicken, biscuits, and even banana cream pie. Indian food is all about layers of flavor, so I approach these foods with the same agenda. In my version of banana pudding, I layer bananas with an incredibly rich vanilla creme patissier, a slightly salty caramel sauce, generous spoonfuls of whipped cream, and the requisite vanilla wafers to create a trifle-like dessert that promises to get even the most Southern of Southerners drooling. I keep the caramel on the soft side so that, even after being refrigerated, it retains a somewhat saucy quality. It goes without saying to use the freshest eggs you can find for the pudding.
Provided by Food Network
Categories dessert
Yield Serves 8 to 10
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- To make the pudding:
- Whisk the eggs with the vanilla in a large bowl and set aside. Bring the milk, heavy cream, sugar, and salt to a simmer in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Turn off the heat and whisk a little of the hot liquid into the egg mixture. Continue adding more hot milk until the eggs are tempered and the bottom of the bowl is warm to the touch and then return the egg mixture to the saucepan with the remaining milk. Turn the heat to medium-high and cook, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon or whisk, until the pudding thickens and you can draw a clear line through the custard on the back of a spoon, about 5 minutes (don't let the custard boil--this will cause the eggs to curdle). Pour the custard through a medium sieve and into a medium bowl. Whisk to cool slightly, cover flush with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until it is completely cool, about 2 hours.
- To make the caramel sauce:
- Microwave together the butter, heavy cream, and salt until the butter is melted (or melt the butter with the cream and salt in a small saucepan). Whisk to combine and set aside. Place the sugar and lemon juice in a medium saucepan. Melt the sugar over medium-high heat, swirling the pan occasionally to evenly distribute the heat, until the sugar is a deep nutty brown and smells bittersweet, 10 to 12 minutes. Pour in the butter mixture (be careful-the sauce will hiss and bubble up) and then place the mixture back over medium-high heat to return it to a boil. Turn off the heat and set the saucepan aside to let the caramel cool to room temperature, 1 to 2 hours.
- To make the whipped cream:
- Place the heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla (if using a vanilla bean, split the pod and scrape out the seeds, adding them to the cream; save the pod and place it in a jar of sugar to infuse it with vanilla flavor) in the bowl of a stand mixer (or large bowl if using a hand mixer) and whip it on medium speed until it is frothy. Increase the speed to medium-high and whip until you get stiff peaks. Refrigerate until you're ready to assemble the pudding.
- To assemble:
- Peel and thinly slice the bananas and set aside (wait to slice the bananas until you're ready to assemble the dish, otherwise, they'll brown). Evenly spread 1 cup whipped cream over the bottom of a large trifle dish or punch bowl. Top with a layer of bananas and 1 cup/240 ml pudding. Place about 20 wafers in a flat layer on top of the pudding and evenly drizzle 1/2 cup/120 ml caramel over the wafers. Repeat the layering process three times beginning with the whipped cream, followed by some sliced bananas, pudding, wafers, and caramel. Finish the pudding with a final layer of whipped cream (you should have about 1 cup remaining after repeating four layers), cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight. Serve in dessert bowls.
BANANA-CARAMEL SAUCE
Serve this sweet sauce with our Buttermilk Waffles.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes
Time 10m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a large skillet, heat sugar with water, stirring to dissolve sugar. Boil (without stirring) until golden brown, 5 to 8 minutes.
- Immediately add heavy cream and butter (mixture may sputter and clump); cook, stirring, until smooth. Add thinly sliced bananas; stir to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 201 g, Fat 11 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g
CARAMEL CUSTARD
My husband and I have enjoyed this simple custard recipe many times, especially after a Tex-Mex meal. In fact, I've made it so often I don't even look at the recipe. See if it doesn't become a regular favorite at your house.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 55m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a large heavy saucepan, cook and stir 3/4 cup sugar over low heat until sugar is melted and golden. Pour into eight 6-oz. custard cups, tilting to coat bottom of cup; let stand for 10 minutes. , In a large bowl, beat the eggs, milk, vanilla and remaining sugar until blended but not foamy. Pour over caramelized sugar. , Place the cups in two 8-in. square baking pans. Pour very hot water in pans to a depth of 1 in. Bake at 350° until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 40-45 minutes. Remove from pans to cool on wire racks. , To unmold, run a knife around rim of cup and invert onto dessert place. Serve warm or chilled.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 259 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 172mg cholesterol, Sodium 92mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (41g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 8g protein.
BANANA CARAMEL TART
I made a this tart for Father's Day 2 years ago and it was a humungous hit! Deliciously different. Based on a recipe from the Union Square Cafe Cookbook.
Provided by evelynathens
Categories Tarts
Time 1h
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450F.
- For the Crust: In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar, with an electric mixer, until blended.
- Beat in yolk, vanilla, and salt.
- Add flour and beat until moist clumps form.
- Press dough into bottom of 9 inch tart pan with removable bottom.
- Pierce with fork and refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Bake crust until golden (about 15 minutes).
- Cool.
- For the Banana Topping: Reduce oven temperature to 375F.
- Overlap banana slices on crust, covering completely.
- Brush melted butter over banana slices and sprinkle with sugar.
- Bake until just warmed through (4 minutes).
- Drizzle with some caramel sauce (recipe follows).
- Sprinkle with macadamia nuts.
- Serve with ice cream and pass extra caramel sauce around.
- For Caramel Sauce: In a heavy saucepan, heat the cream over medium low heat until bubbles form, along the edges of the pan.
- Keep warm.
- In a heavy saucepan, combine the sugar and lemon juice until well mixed.
- Cover the pot and place it over medium high heat until the sugar melts and bubbles, about 4 minutes.
- Remove the cover and occasionally swirl the pan or stir the mixture until the syrup is a golden amber color, 5 to 8 minutes.
- While cooking, brush the sides of the pan with a wet brush just above the bubbling sugar to keep crystals from forming.
- Stirring constantly, slowly pour in the warm cream.
- Bring to a boil, continuing to stir constantly.
- Cook until slightly thickened, about 3-4 minutes.
- Remove the sauce from the heat, add the butter, and stir until the butter melts and the sauce is smooth.
- Serve immediately or cool to room temperature, then cover tightly and refrigerate for up to two weeks; reheat in a pan of simmering water or a microwave.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 835.1, Fat 57.7, SaturatedFat 28, Cholesterol 155.4, Sodium 292.7, Carbohydrate 79.8, Fiber 4.3, Sugar 53.4, Protein 6.2
BANANA CARAMEL PIE I
Thick, gooey caramel layered over sweet, refreshing bananas and topped with rich, crunchy toffee bits make this a pie worth writing home about!
Provided by SAUNDRA
Categories Desserts Pies Custard and Cream Pie Recipes Banana Pie Recipes
Time 4h45m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Pour the condensed milk into a small baking dish, and cover with aluminum foil. Place the dish in a larger baking pan. Pour boiling water into the larger pan so it surrounds the smaller dish and comes half way up the sides. Place in preheated oven. Bake 1 hour, stirring twice, until milk turns light brown, thick, and caramelized.
- Slice the bananas and arrange on bottom of the graham cracker crust. Pour caramelized milk over bananas, and cool 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
- Place the heavy cream in a medium bowl, and whip until soft peaks form. Gradually add the confectioners' sugar; and continue whipping until stiff peaks form. Spread whipped cream over cooled caramel. Sprinkle with crushed toffee. Chill 3 hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 495.7 calories, Carbohydrate 64.5 g, Cholesterol 62.6 mg, Fat 25.1 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 6.4 g, SaturatedFat 12.8 g, Sodium 254.8 mg, Sugar 51.7 g
Tips:
- Choose ripe bananas. The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your custard will be.
- Use a heavy-bottomed saucepan. This will help to prevent the custard from scorching.
- Cook the custard over medium-low heat. This will help to prevent the custard from curdling.
- Stir the custard constantly. This will help to prevent the custard from sticking to the bottom of the saucepan.
- Don't overcook the custard. Overcooked custard will be grainy and tough.
- Chill the custard before serving. This will help to firm it up and make it more flavorful.
Conclusion:
Banana caramel custard is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its creamy texture, sweet banana flavor, and rich caramel sauce, it is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you are looking for a special dessert to make, give banana caramel custard a try. You won't be disappointed!
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