Ingredients:

  • 4 large egg yolks (about 240g)
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar (67g)
  • 2 cups whole milk (480ml)
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml)
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch (30g)
  • 3 ripe bananas, sliced
  • 1 1/2 cups whipped cream (360ml, fresh or packaged)
  • 1 cup salted caramel sauce (240ml)
  • 1 cup toasted pecans, roughly chopped (100g)
  • Additional whipped cream for garnish
  • Banana slices for garnish
  • Extra salted caramel drizzle

Instructions:

  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together egg yolks and sugar until pale and fluffy.
  2. In a saucepan, heat milk and vanilla extract until just below boiling.
  3. Whisk cornstarch into the milk mixture, then gradually pour into the egg mixture.
  4. Return mixture to the saucepan; cook on medium heat, stirring continuously until thickened (about 5-7 minutes).
  5. Strain custard through fine mesh if desired for smoothness. Let cool slightly.
  6. Layer half of the sliced bananas evenly on the bottom of the dish.
  7. Spread a third of the custard over bananas.
  8. Drizzle with salted caramel and sprinkle with pecans.
  9. Repeat layering with remaining bananas, custard, salted caramel, and pecans.
  10. Finish with a final layer of whipped cream.
  11. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld.
  12. Before serving, garnish with additional whipped cream, banana slices, and a drizzle of caramel.