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Bavarian Banana Tart

Erica
5 from 1 vote

Ingredients
 

  • 1 ½ c graham cracker crumbs
  • ¼ c packed brown sugar
  • 6 T unsalted butter melted
  • 1 packet unflavored gelatin
  • 3 T milk
  • ¼ c granulated sugar
  • 5 large egg yolks
  • 1 ¼ c heavy cream
  • 2 t brandy or 1 t vanilla extract
  • 1 ¼ c heavy cream second measure
  • ½ c mashed bananas
  • nutmeg sliced banana, additional whipped cream

Instructions
 

  • Heat oven to 350F.
  • Combine the graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar, and butter. Press into a tart pan. Bake at 350F for 10-12 minutes or until fragrant. Set aside to cool completely.
  • Put the milk in a small bowl. Sprinkle the gelatin onto the milk and set aside.
  • Whisk together the sugar and egg yolks until fluffy. Scald the cream. Slowly whisk the hot cream into the egg mixture to temper the eggs. Put the mixture in a double boiler or over simmering water and cook, stirring, until thickened enough to coat a wooden spoon.
  • Remove the cream mixture from heat and whisk in the milk and gelatin. Add the brandy and mashed banana. Pour the cream mixture into a cold bowl and place bowl in an ice bath. Stir until the mixture cools to room temperature.
  • Whip the second measure of cream just until soft peaks form. Fold the whipped cream into the cooled custard. Add to the precooked crust and refrigerate 4 hrs to overnight to set. Top with a very light dusting nutmeg. Serve with fresh banana slices and additional whipped cream.

Calorie count is purely an estimate calculated using an online application to serve as a guide and not to be taken as accurate nutritional information. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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