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Banana Cream Dessert With Graham Crust

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A light and refreshing banana cream dessert layered over a crisp graham crust, perfect for summer treats and easy to prepare without baking.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs (about 10 full sheets, finely crushed)
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 3 ripe bananas, sliced
  • 1 cup whole milk or cream
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream, chilled
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • Optional toppings: whipped cream, chocolate shavings or cocoa powder, chopped nuts (pecans or walnuts), fresh mint leaves

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Graham Crust: In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Mix until crumbs are evenly coated and resemble wet sand. Press firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie dish. Chill in refrigerator for at least 15 minutes.
  2. Make the Banana Cream Base: In a small saucepan, whisk together sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Gradually add milk and cream, whisking until smooth. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened and bubbling (5-7 minutes). Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract. Let cool slightly.
  3. Slice the Bananas: Slice bananas into thin rounds and set aside a few for garnish.
  4. Combine Bananas with Cream Base: When cream mixture is lukewarm, gently fold in banana slices, coating evenly without mashing.
  5. Whip the Heavy Cream: In a chilled bowl, whip heavy cream until soft peaks form (3-4 minutes).
  6. Fold Whipped Cream into Banana Mixture: Gently fold whipped cream into banana-cream base to keep mixture airy.
  7. Assemble the Dessert: Pour banana cream filling over chilled graham crust and smooth the top. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  8. Serve and Garnish: Before serving, top with reserved banana slices, whipped cream, chocolate shavings, or nuts as desired.

Notes

To prevent bananas from browning, add a squeeze of lemon juice before folding them into the cream. Chill dessert overnight for best flavor and texture. Use gluten-free graham crackers and dairy-free milk/cream for gluten-free or vegan adaptations. Avoid overwhipping cream to prevent grainy texture. If crust becomes soggy, refresh under broiler briefly before assembling.

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Keywords: banana cream dessert, graham crust, summer dessert, no bake dessert, easy dessert, banana dessert, creamy dessert

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