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Hello Monday! How was your weekend? Mine was good, busy but good. Now I am getting myself ready for another crazy week with the election and another Nor’easter coming this direction!
I had a lot of work to catch up on this weekend, so I did not get too much reading or baking done. But I did manage to make a couple Banana Cream Tarts, and they were scrumptious!
Banana Cream Tart
Inspired by Martha Stewart
Ingredients:
Crust:
2 cups of crumbs ( I used Oreos and graham crackers)
1/2 stick of melted butter
Preheat oven to 350. Mix butter and crumbs press into pie pan/tart shell. Bake for 12 minutes. Cool
Filling:
4 egg yolks
8 ripe bananas
3 cups of whole milk
5 Tablespoons of cornstarch
Directions:
1. In a large bowl prepare an ice bath set to side.
2. Lightly whisk egg yolks in a large bowl, set aside.
3. In a medium saucepan whisk together milk, sugar, cornstarch and salt.
4. Bring to a simmer, Do NOT Boil! Cook, whisking constantly for 3-4 minutes.
5. Whisk a quarter of the ,ilk into the bowl of egg yolks, whisk a few seconds then add the rest of the milk mixture.
6. Return mixture to pan and cook over medium high heat whisking constantly until custard is thick, about 4-5 minutes.
At this point you can place pan in an ice bath or transfer to a bowl, press cling wrap to the surface so that no crust forms and cool in the refrigerator.
Whipping Cream
1 cup heavy cream
2 to 3 tablespoons of powdered sugar
Whip cream with electric mixer until soft peaks form then add sugar and mix with spoon until combined.
To Assemble:
Slice 6 bananas and place neatly over crust. Pour filling over bananas, then spread with whipping cream. Place in refrigerator for a couple of hours. Just before serving slice bananas and decorate the top of pie.
This little tart is fabulous! I love the combination of the Oreo and graham crackers in the crust, you get just a hint of chocolate flavor. The pudding is creamy and delicious and is a great compliment to the bananas and the whipping cream.
I know there are a lot of variations for banana cream pie, and frankly I do not think you could go wrong with any of them, a traditional pate brisee, a layer of chocolate or even just a few chocolate curls on top, all wonderful additions.
Do you have a favorite banana cream pie/tart recipe? I would love to hear about it.
I hope you have a wonderful day!
Jane and Lance Hattatt says
Hello Elizabeth:
Until this moment we had never heard of Banana Cream Tart. But it certainly looks and sounds delicious.
Castles Crowns and Cottages says
Good morning Elizabeth!
Whew….we have all been busy, haven't we? I am getting ready for the art show on November 17 and there is so much to do that I have to attack each day in a calculated way to make sure I get things done!
NOW I HEAR you are all supposed to get more rain? I PRAY YOU ARE SAFE! Keeping you in my thoughts my dear, Anita
Leslie says
Hi Elizabeth!
This looks yummy and even if I don't make it today.. I am NOW craving bananas.
Stay dry!
xx
leslie
Moni - Zuhaus at Home says
Looks delicious! Thanks for stopping by and leaving a sweet note!
Bethany [at] Powell Brower Home says
omg this looks divine
Palomasea says
Looks amazing…doesn't banana cream take you back to Gilligan's Island? 🙂
TracyMB @ Crows Feet Chic says
Oh my gosh… these do look scrumptious. Waiting for them to come out with Taste-A-Vision monitors. Yum.
Stan and Jody Gabara says
This is a melt in your mouth recipe!! Thanks so much for sharing on SImple & Sweet Fridays.
Jody
Anonymous says
Yum,
Sounds wonderful! Thanks for the recipe.
Pat @ Pat's Pink Apron
Katherines Corner says
Thank you for sharing at the Thursday Favorite Things hop. Wishing you a happy weekend. xo
Kathy says
This looks and sounds amazing! Wonderfully photographed! I do appreciate you sharing with Home and Garden Thursday,
Kathy
Unknown says
These look so delicious! Thanks for linking up at the 6 days of spring party 🙂 Kelly (thelilypadcottage)