 Banana slices and cashews in custard | |
| Alternative names | Bananas in custard |
|---|---|
| Type | Pudding |
| Main ingredients | Banana slices, Custard |
Banana custard or bananas and custard is a type of traditional pudding made from banana slices mixed with custard.
| Banana slices and cashews in custard | |
| Alternative names | Bananas in custard |
|---|---|
| Type | Pudding |
| Main ingredients | Banana slices, Custard |
Banana custard or bananas and custard is a type of traditional pudding made from banana slices mixed with custard.
Bananas are peeled and then sliced horizontally into thin slices and added to a bowl of custard, the custard is then heated until it is piping hot. [1] The hot custard and banana slices are then served. Some versions are served with chilled custard. [2]
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