Banana Cream Trifle Recipe
Pastry cream in Oreo crust with brûléed bananas
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Ingredients
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Crust
Pastry Cream
Brûléed Bananas
Toppings
Method
Crust
- 1
Prepare the Oreo Crust
In a food processor, crush the Oreo cookies into fine crumbs. Melt the unsalted butter and mix it with the cookie crumbs until well combined. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a trifle dish or individual serving cups. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to set.
Pastry Cream
- 2
Make the Pastry Cream
In a medium saucepan, heat the whole milk over medium heat until it begins to steam, but do not boil. In a separate bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, egg yolks, and cornstarch until smooth. Gradually pour the hot milk into the egg mixture while whisking constantly to temper the eggs. Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until thickened (about 5-7 minutes). Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter until smooth. Allow to cool slightly before layering in the trifle.
Brûléed Bananas
- 3
Prepare the Brûléed Bananas
Slice the ripe bananas in half lengthwise. In a skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter over medium heat. Add the banana halves cut-side down and sprinkle the brown sugar on top. Cook until the bananas are caramelized and golden, about 2-3 minutes. Flip and cook for an additional minute, then remove from heat and let cool.
Assembly
- 4
Assemble the Trifle
In the chilled Oreo crust, layer half of the pastry cream followed by a layer of half of the brûléed bananas. Add a layer of whipped cream and repeat the process with the remaining pastry cream, brûléed bananas, and top with more whipped cream. Finish with chocolate shavings on top. Refrigerate for at least an hour before serving.
