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Ingredients
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Custard and Caramel
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Prepare the Custard
In a blender, combine ripe bananas, egg yolks, whole milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, miso paste, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Blend until smooth.
- 2
Cook the Custard
Pour the mixture into a saucepan over medium heat. Stir continuously until the mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon (about 10-15 minutes).
- 3
Cool the Custard
Remove from heat and let the custard cool. Once cooled, transfer it to serving dishes and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- 4
- 5
Finish the Caramel
Remove from heat and carefully whisk in additional miso paste until smooth. Allow to cool slightly before drizzling over the chilled custard.
- 6
Prepare the Sesame Shortbread
Make sesame shortbread cookies to serve alongside. Mix flour, sugar, sesame seeds, and butter, then bake until golden.

