Vida Recetas Editorial
Carlota de banana is a classic and comforting dessert that combines layers of champagne cookies soaked in milk, ripe bananas, and a smooth pastry cream, topped with Swiss meringue browned in the oven. This dessert, of Mexican origin, is perfect for those looking for an easy and economical option to treat the family, especially children, thanks to its creamy texture and sweet, fruity flavor.
The recipe is ideal for using up very ripe bananas that are no longer eaten on their own, and it requires no complicated techniques or hard-to-find ingredients. It can be served cold or warm, and it admits variations such as adding a touch of cinnamon, vanilla, or even chocolate to the pastry cream. If you prefer a lighter version, you can substitute whipped cream for the meringue.
In short, it is a versatile, delicious dessert, very popular at celebrations and home meals, which is sure to become one of your favorites.
Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Servings
1
In a baking dish, the cookies are soaked with milk and placed on the bottom, then the bananas are chopped and put on a layer and then custard
It is repeated again and then covered with Swiss meringue and placed in the preheated oven for 10 minutes or wait for the meringue to brown
This recipe has a easy difficulty level, which means it's accessible for cooks of all levels.
The preparation time is 10 minutes and the cooking time is 20 minutes.
This recipe is designed for 1 servings.
Yes, many ingredients can be substituted with similar alternatives. We recommend checking the recipe variations.
Store the preparation in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container. Some preparations can be frozen for up to 3 months.
