Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our Simply Divine Banana Cream Layered Dessert, a culinary masterpiece that combines the velvety smoothness of banana cream with the delicate crunch of vanilla wafer cookies. This delightful dessert is an irresistible treat for any occasion, whether it's a family gathering, a special celebration, or a sweet ending to a romantic dinner. With its layers of creamy banana pudding, fluffy whipped cream, and crispy vanilla wafer cookies, this dessert is sure to tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.
The recipe provides step-by-step instructions for creating this delightful dessert, along with variations and tips to customize it to your liking. Discover how to make the creamy banana pudding from scratch, using fresh bananas, milk, sugar, and cornstarch. Learn the art of whipping cream to perfection, achieving stiff peaks that will hold their shape beautifully. And uncover the secret to assembling the layers in a way that creates a visually stunning and texturally satisfying dessert.
In addition to the classic banana cream layered dessert, the article also includes recipes for two equally tempting variations: a chocolate banana cream layered dessert and a peanut butter banana cream layered dessert. These variations add a new dimension of flavor to the classic recipe, creating desserts that are both unique and delicious. The chocolate variation incorporates rich chocolate pudding and chocolate wafer cookies, while the peanut butter variation adds a nutty twist with peanut butter pudding and peanut butter wafer cookies.
BANANA CREAM LAYER CAKE
This Banana Cream Layer Cake is moist, delicious and filled with homemade pastry cream. The flavors and textures are just perfect together! If you are looking for best banana cake recipe, I dare say this is it!
Provided by Lindsay
Categories Dessert
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 26
Steps:
- TO MAKE THE CAKE:
- Grease three 8 inch round cake pans and preheat oven to 350°F (176°C).
- . Beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes. Do not skimp on this step. Cream the butter for the full 3-4 minutes.
- . Add the vanilla extract, sour cream and vegetable oil and mix until well combined.
- . Add eggs and egg white in two batches, mixing until well combined.
- . Combine dry ingredients in another bowl. Add half of the dry ingredients to the batter and mix until well combined.
- . Add the mashed bananas and mix until well combined.
- . Add remaining dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
- . Divide batter evenly between the cake pans and bake 24-26 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out with a few crumbs.
- . Remove cakes from oven and allow to cool for 3-4 minutes, then remove to cooling rack to cool completely. TO MAKE THE PASTRY CREAM:
- p id="instruction-step-11″>10. While the cakes cool, make the pastry cream. Put the egg yolks in a medium sized bowl and gently beat them together. Set aside.
- 1. Add the sugar, cornstarch and milk to a large saucepan and mix until combined.
- 2. Cook, stirring continuously, over medium-high heat until mixture begins to thicken and bubble.
- 3. Reduce heat to medium and simmer for 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
- 4. Add a little bit of milk mixture to the egg yolks and whisk together, then add egg mixture to milk mixture. This process ensures that you don't cook the egg yolks too quickly and get scrambled eggs. 15
- Place the pan back on the heat and bring to a light boil. Allow to boil for 2 minutes, stirring continuously. 16
- Remove from heat and add butter and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth, then set in the fridge to cool completely. TO MAKE THE FROSTING:
- id="instruction-step-18″>17. When everything has cooled, make the frosting. Combine the butter and shortening in a large mixer bowl until smooth. 18
- Add about half of the powdered sugar and mix until well combined. 19
- Add the banana extract, vanilla extract and 3-4 tablespoons of water or milk mix until well combined and smooth. 20
- Add the remaining powdered sugar and mix until combined. 21
- Add additional water or milk as needed to get the right frosting consistency and mix until well combined and smooth. TO BUILD THE CAKE:
- ="instruction-step-23″>20. To assemble the cake, use a large serrated knife to remove the domes from the top of the cakes. 21.
- lace the first layer of cake on a serving plate or a cardboard cake round. Pipe a dam of frosting around the outside of the cake. I use Ateco tip 808 for the dam so that it's tall. 22. Spre
- d half of the pastry cream evenly on top of the cake layer, inside the dam, then smooth out the dam of frosting so that it's all even. 23. Add th
- second layer of cake and repeat the dam and pastry cream filling. 24. Add th
- final layer of cake on top, then smooth out the frosting around the sides of the cake. 25. Frost
- he outside of the cake. Feel free to use my tutorial for frosting a smooth cake. 26. Finish
- ff the cake by pressing the crushed graham crackers into the sides of the cake, then top with some swirls of frosting and banana chips. I use Ateco tip 844 for the swirls. 27. Refrigera
- e cake until ready to serve. Cake is best for 2-3 days.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Slice, Calories 1081 calories, Sugar 106.5 g, Sodium 443.2 mg, Fat 55.8 g, SaturatedFat 27.1 g, TransFat 3.1 g, Carbohydrate 139.7 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 9.7 g, Cholesterol 161.7 mg
"SIMPLY DIVINE" BANANA CREAM LAYERED DESSERT
I love experimenting with different desserts.. I especially like Creamy desserts.. Rich & memorable.. I had a chance to "piddle" in the kitchen today because of all the Rain & Gloom .. I decided to "Cheer" things up.. I do believe that you will find much "CHEER" in every bite of this scrumptious dessert.. let me know what you think..
Provided by Rita Hunter @Rita_Hunter
Categories Other Desserts
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- It's Dangerous to let myself near the kitchen on Gloomy, Rainy Days.. I am compelled to "Make" Something.. or many "Somethings".. Here's a New dessert I concocted.. Hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoyed creating it!!! It's SCRUMPTIOUS! this is a layered dessert, keep in the fridge.. Banana Cream "Simply Divine" Crust: 2 c. Crushed Vanilla Wafers (reserve about 16 cookies) 1/2 c. (stick) of Real butter melted put butter into 13x9" pan mix well & press into the pan.. chill First layer: 2 eggs 2 sticks of Real Butter 2 1/2 c. powdered sugar blend eggs & butter until smooth, add sugar a little at a time while mixing.. when smooth, whip on high 'til fluffy set aside Second layer: 2 boxes instant banana pudding mix 2 1/2 c. Whipping cream 1 1/2 c. half & half put cream into clean bowl add pudding mix slowly while mixing on low speed when all is incorporated scrape down sides of bowl & whip on High 'til stiff peaks form. Here's what else you'll need: 4 bananas sliced into 1/4" rounds 2 cups of Fresh whipped Cream or large tub of frozen whipped topping.. Here's What to Do: 1.take the chilled crust & start dolloping the first layer onto the crust.. carefully spread over entire crust..I used a pastry tube & eclair tube to spread it..making large shells.. looks pretty 2. take the sliced bananas & lay them onto the layer 'til completely covered 'til all covered 3. Top with the Fresh Whipped Cream or "Cool Whip".. take 8 of the cookies, place them down the center of the dessert crush the remaining 8 cookies to sprinkle on the dessert... Drizzle w/ White Chocolate Sauce.. chill for a few hours.. but overnight is best.. Enjoy: Rita Patton Hunter
LAYERED BANANA PUDDING
My mother gave me this recipe, which an old friend had shared with her. When my children were still at home, we enjoyed this satisfying pudding often, and now I make it for company. There's no comparison between this recipe and the instant pudding mixes from the grocery store! -Esther Matteson, South Bend, Indiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 30m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, combine the flour and brown sugar. Stir in milk until smooth. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. , Stir a small amount of hot filling into egg yolks; return all to pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat; stir in butter and vanilla. Cool to room temperature without stirring. Fold in the whipped cream. , Layer a third of the pudding in a 2-qt. glass bowl; top with half of the bananas. Repeat layers. Top with remaining pudding. Sprinkle with nuts if desired. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 333 calories, Fat 18g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 110mg cholesterol, Sodium 80mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
BANANA CREAM LAYER DESSERT (NO BAKE)
For serious banana lovers only...this is an amazing dessert, one that is quite simple to make. (Note: this can be made a day ahead, and kept refrigerated). Prep time includes chilling time.
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Dessert
Time 5h
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Prepare an 11 x 7-inch baking pan.
- in a bowl, mix all crust ingredients.
- Pat lightly into the baking pan.
- Refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Meanwhile, with an electric hand mixer, mix the cream cheese and icing sugar until well blended (about 2 minutes).
- Fold in (do not beat) 2 cups Cool Whip thawed topping.
- Remove the crust from the fridge; spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the crust.
- Return back to the fridge.
- (At this point, the dessert may be left covered in the fridge overnight, and the last stage may be finished the next day if desided) Prepare the pudding mix on top of the stove in a heavy-bottomed saucepan, (be careful not to scotch the bottom) or it can be prepared in the microwave, (my prevrence is the microwave, as I always seem to end up with a scortched saucepan bottom) Leave sit in the fridge for 1 hour to thicken and cool.
- After 1 hour,slice the bananas into pieces.
- Remove the dessert from the fridge; place the banana slices evenly over the cream cheese layer.
- Gently spread the prepared pudding over the bananas.
- Top with 2 cups (or more) Cool Whip topping.
- Refrigerate for 2 hours before serving.
- Note: do not replace the pudding and pie filling with instant pudding for this dessert, it will not hold up, and will run all over when the dessert is sliced.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 953, Fat 58.1, SaturatedFat 38, Cholesterol 127, Sodium 557.9, Carbohydrate 102, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 77.5, Protein 11.3
DIVINE BANANA CREAM NILLA WAFER TRIFLE DESSERT
This is one of those great desserts that everyone wants to know how you make. I ate it at book club and had to have the recipe. It's fairly simple but delicious.
Provided by Chef TanyaW
Categories Dessert
Time 20m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Mix Vanilla Wafers, butter, pecans, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
- Spread on greased cookie sheet and bake in 350 degree oven for 5 minutes. Stir and bake 3-5 more minutes.
- Mix pudding, milk, and cool whip (note that you are using less milk than you would usually use for 2 pudding boxes).
- Blend sugar, cream cheese, and cool whip.
- Layer crumbly mixture, pudding, bananas, crumbly mixture, pudding, bananas. Top with creamy topping. May be layered in a trifle bowl or in individual cups for easy service at a party or brunch.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 509.5, Fat 31.1, SaturatedFat 15.6, Cholesterol 53.4, Sodium 243.3, Carbohydrate 54.9, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 27.9, Protein 6.7
Tips:
- Use ripe bananas. The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful the dessert will be.
- Don't overmix the ingredients. Overmixing can make the dessert tough.
- Chill the dessert before serving. This will help it to set and make it easier to slice.
- Use a sharp knife to slice the dessert. This will help to prevent the layers from breaking.
- Serve the dessert with your favorite toppings. Some popular options include whipped cream, ice cream, and fresh fruit.
Conclusion:
This simply divine banana cream layered dessert is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its creamy, banana-flavored filling and crunchy graham cracker crust, this dessert is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special dessert to make, give this banana cream layered dessert a try. You won't be disappointed!
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