Why this dessert is amazing
This is one of those recipes that feels like magic.
Because you start with:
- plain biscuits
- bananas
- milk
And after chilling…
You get:
✨ soft cake-like layers
✨ creamy custard center
✨ sweet banana flavor
✨ perfectly sliceable bars
No baking at all.
Perfect for:
✔ Ramadan desserts
✔ last-minute guests
✔ kids
✔ summer treats
✔ when oven is too hot
✔ lazy days
And honestly?
It tastes like something from a café.
Ingredients (8–10 servings)
Base
- 2 packs tea biscuits or petit beurre (about 300–350g)
- 3–4 ripe bananas (sliced)
Custard cream layer
- 4 cups (1 liter) milk
- 4 tbsp sugar
- 4 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp flour
- 2 egg yolks (optional but makes richer)
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp vanilla
Optional add-ins:
- caramel
- chocolate chips
- cocoa powder
- coconut
- peanut butter
Equipment
- rectangular dish or tray
- saucepan
- whisk
- spatula
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1 – Arrange base layer
Line a dish with:
Half biscuits on one side
Banana slices on the other (like your picture)
You can also:
Layer style:
biscuits → bananas → biscuits
Either works.
Tip:
Break biscuits to fill gaps.
Tight packing = prettier slices later.
Step 2 – Make the custard
In saucepan add:
- milk
- sugar
- cornstarch
- flour
- egg yolks
Whisk BEFORE heating so no lumps.
Now cook on medium heat.
Stir constantly.
After 5–7 minutes it thickens.
It should look like:
✔ smooth
✔ creamy
✔ pudding consistency
When thick like cream, remove from heat.
Add:
- butter
- vanilla
Stir until glossy.
Smells AMAZING 😍
Step 3 – Pour while hot
Immediately pour hot custard over biscuits & bananas.
Important: pour while hot.
Why?
Heat softens biscuits and helps everything stick together.
Spread evenly with spatula.
Tap dish gently to remove air bubbles.
Step 4 – Top layer (optional but pretty)
Add:
- more biscuits
OR - crushed biscuit crumbs
OR - cocoa dusting
OR - caramel drizzle
Your picture shows biscuit top, which looks super clean and professional.
Step 5 – Chill (magic step)
Put in fridge minimum 3–4 hours.
Better overnight.
During chilling:
Biscuits absorb custard
They soften
They become cake-like
That’s the magic transformation.
No baking needed.
Step 6 – Slice
Remove from fridge.
Use sharp knife.
Cut into squares or bars.
You’ll see:
✔ clean layers
✔ creamy middle
✔ soft cookie cake texture
So satisfying 😄
Texture & Taste
Top → soft biscuit cake
Middle → creamy custard
Bananas → sweet juicy bites
Taste:
like banana pudding cheesecake hybrid.
Light but rich.
Sweet but not heavy.
Kids go crazy for this.
Pro Tips for Perfect Results
1. Pour custard hot
Softens biscuits perfectly
2. Don’t rush chilling
Needs time to set
3. Use ripe bananas
More flavor
4. Thick custard only
Too thin = messy slices
5. Pack biscuits tight
Better shape
Fun Variations
🍫 Chocolate banana
Add cocoa or Nutella
🍓 Strawberry
Replace bananas
🥥 Coconut
Add shredded coconut
🍮 Caramel
Add dulce de leche layer
🥜 Peanut butter
Swirl peanut butter into custard
🍪 Oreo version
Replace biscuits with Oreos
Storage
Fridge:
3–4 days covered
Freezer:
Can freeze slices (becomes ice-cream cake texture 😍)
Best served cold.
Serving Ideas
Serve with:
- tea
- coffee
- milk
- chocolate sauce
- whipped cream
Perfect summer dessert.
Nutrition (approx per slice)
- Calories: 220–260
- Carbs: 35g
- Fat: 7g
- Protein: 5g
Light and satisfying.
Final Thoughts
This is honestly one of the easiest desserts ever.
No oven
No mixer
No stress
Just layer and chill.
And somehow it tastes like bakery cake.
One bite and you’ll say:
“Why didn’t I make this sooner?”