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Banana Lemon Cream
Banana Lemon Cream is a nostalgic layered dessert featuring a silky lemon-infused custard paired with fresh sliced bananas. The custard is thickened with cornstarch and enriched with egg and milk, then chilled and combined with banana slices and lemon juice for a refreshing contrast of sweet and tart. Often served layered like a trifle or used as filling in cakes or parfaits, this dessert is a light and airy treat perfect for spring or summer. Its old-fashioned preparation and bright flavors make it a charming recipe to revisit.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 158 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup milk
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 1¼ tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 dash salt
  • 1 egg
  • 1 lemon (grated rind and juice)
  • 4 bananas
  • ½ banana (for topping)
  • 1 tsp lemon juice (for topping)
  • 3 cups confectioners' sugar (for topping)

Instructions
 

Step 1: Prepare Custard Base

  • Heat milk in a saucepan or the top of a double boiler until a film begins to form on top.
  • Mix sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a bowl. Stir in the egg thoroughly.

Step 2: Cook Custard

  • Slowly pour hot milk into egg mixture, stirring constantly.
  • Return mixture to saucepan or double boiler.
  • Cook over hot water until thick like mayonnaise, stirring constantly.

Step 3: Chill and Flavor

  • Remove from heat and stir in grated lemon rind.
  • Cover tightly and chill in the refrigerator for 2 hours.

Step 4: Assemble Dessert

  • Slice 3½ bananas and sprinkle with lemon juice.
  • Spread a layer of filling, then a layer of bananas. Repeat with 3 total layers.
  • Finish top and sides with remaining filling.

Step 5: Prepare Garnish

  • Mash the remaining ½ banana through a sieve (about ⅓ cup).
  • Mix with 1 tsp lemon juice and 3 cups confectioners' sugar.
  • Pour or spoon over the cake or layered dessert.

Tips

  • Use vanilla wafers or sponge cake layers for extra structure.
  • Substitute lime juice for a tropical twist.
  • Add whipped cream for a fluffier, mousse-like texture.
  • Garnish with mint leaves or lemon zest for presentation.

Nutrition

Calories: 158kcalCarbohydrates: 96gProtein: 4gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.003gCholesterol: 32mgSodium: 39mgPotassium: 416mgFiber: 3gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 166IUVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 64mgIron: 0.5mg
Keyword bananas, custard pie, pudding, summer
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