Jul 14 2026
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Caramel Banana Cream Tart Recipe

Inspired by Q Restaurant & Bar
Time1h 30m
Serves8

vanilla shortbread crust, banana pastry cream, fresh banana, chantilly, toasted pecans

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Ingredients

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Crust

Banana Pastry Cream

Topping

Caramel

Method

Crust

  1. 1

    Prepare the Crust

    In a large bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in the vanilla extract.

  2. 2

    Combine Dry Ingredients

    In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the creamed mixture until just combined.

  3. 3

    Shape the Crust

    Press the dough into a tart pan evenly across the bottom and up the sides. Prick the bottom with a fork to prevent bubbling.

  4. 4

    Bake the Crust

    Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden. Allow to cool completely.

Banana Pastry Cream

  1. 5

    Heat the Milk

    In a saucepan, heat the whole milk over medium heat until it just begins to simmer.

  2. 6

    Mix Sugar and Eggs

    In a mixing bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar and large eggs until smooth. Add cornstarch and mix until well combined.

  3. 7

    Combine Mixtures

    Slowly pour the hot milk into the egg mixture while whisking constantly to temper the eggs.

  4. 8

    Cook the Pastry Cream

    Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring continuously until it thickens and begins to bubble. Remove from heat and stir in butter and vanilla extract.

  5. 9

    Add Bananas

    Mash the ripe bananas and fold them into the pastry cream. Allow to cool completely.

Topping

  1. 10

    Make Chantilly Cream

    In a chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form.

  2. 11

    Assemble the Tart

    Spread the cooled banana pastry cream into the baked tart crust. Top with fresh banana slices and then pipe or dollop the chantilly cream on top. Sprinkle with toasted pecans.

Caramel

  1. 12

    Prepare the Caramel

    In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the granulated sugar and water. Stir until the sugar dissolves, then stop stirring and let it cook until it turns a golden amber color.

  2. 13

    Finish the Caramel

    Carefully pour in the heavy cream and stir to combine. Allow to cool slightly before drizzling over the assembled tart.

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