Banana cream is a creamy and fragrant dessert, perfect for enhancing the natural flavor of banana. Easy and quick to prepare, this cream is ideal for a snack, a light dessert or a gourmet topping for your pastries.
With its velvety texture and delicately sweet taste, it will delight young and old lovers of fruity desserts.
Ingredients for 4 people
- 3 very ripe bananas
- 250 ml of milk (or vegetable milk)
- 50 g sugar
- 2 egg yolks
- 1 tablespoon of cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch of salt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (to prevent oxidation)
Optional for decoration:
- Chantilly
- Chocolate chips
- Slivered almonds
Preparation of Banana Cream
1. Preparation of bananas
Peel the bananas, cut them into pieces and sprinkle them with lemon juice to prevent them from turning brown.
Blend the bananas until smooth.
2. Preparation of the cream
In a saucepan, heat the milk with the vanilla extract over low heat, without boiling.
In a bowl, whisk the egg yolks with the sugar until the mixture whitens. Add the cornstarch and mix until smooth.
Gradually pour the hot milk over the egg mixture while whisking.
Pour everything back into the saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring until thickened.
3. Incorporating bananas
Once the cream has thickened, remove from the heat and add the banana puree, mixing well.
Pour into ramekins and let cool to room temperature before refrigerating for at least 2 hours .
4. Service and finishing
Serve the cream very cold, garnished with whipped cream, chocolate shavings or flaked almonds for an even more indulgent touch.
Tips for a Perfect Banana Cream
- Use very ripe bananas for a more intense flavor.
- Add a touch of rum for a more refined version.
- Replace milk with coconut milk for an exotic flavor.
- Blend the cream after cooking for an even smoother texture.
Why Try This Recipe?
- Easy and quick to make.
- Ultra-creamy texture and natural banana taste.
- Ideal as a light dessert or as a filling for pies and cakes.
- Perfect for avoiding wasting overripe bananas.
FAQs
Can this cream be prepared in advance?
Yes, it can be stored in the refrigerator for 2 days in an airtight container.
How to prevent the cream from darkening?
Lemon juice prevents the bananas from oxidizing and helps keep a nice color.
Can you freeze banana cream?
It is not recommended as the texture may become grainy after defrosting.
Can you use coconut sugar or honey?
Yes, coconut sugar will add a caramelized touch, and honey a sweeter flavor.
Can we make a vegan version?
Yes, by replacing the milk with a plant-based drink and the egg yolks with agar-agar or cornstarch.
Banana cream is a simple, natural and delicious dessert that enhances the sweetness of ripe bananas. Easy to prepare, it offers a creamy texture and an irresistible taste.
To try for a refreshing and delicious sweet break!
Recette de Crème Banane
Ingrédients
- 3 bananes bien mûres
- 250 ml de lait ou lait végétal
- 50 g de sucre
- 2 jaunes d'œufs
- 1 cuillère à soupe de maïzena
- 1 cuillère à café d’extrait de vanille
- 1 pincée de sel
- 1 cuillère à soupe de jus de citron pour éviter l’oxydation
- Optionnel pour la décoration :
- Chantilly
- Copeaux de chocolat
- Amandes effilées
Instructions
Préparation des bananes
- Éplucher les bananes, les couper en morceaux et les arroser de jus de citron pour éviter qu’elles ne noircissent.
- Mixer les bananes jusqu’à obtenir une purée lisse.
Préparation de la crème
- Dans une casserole, chauffer le lait avec l’extrait de vanille à feu doux, sans faire bouillir.
- Dans un saladier, fouetter les jaunes d’œufs avec le sucre jusqu’à ce que le mélange blanchisse. Ajouter la maïzena et mélanger jusqu’à obtenir une texture homogène.
- Verser progressivement le lait chaud sur le mélange aux œufs tout en fouettant.
- Reverser le tout dans la casserole et cuire à feu doux en remuant jusqu’à épaississement.
Incorporation des bananes
- Une fois la crème épaissie, retirer du feu et incorporer la purée de banane en mélangeant bien.
- Verser dans des ramequins et laisser refroidir à température ambiante avant de réfrigérer pendant au moins 2 heures.
Service et finition
- Servir la crème bien froide, garnie de chantilly, de copeaux de chocolat ou d’amandes effilées pour une touche encore plus gourmande.
