Ingredients
Butter, unsalted, 1 cup (2 sticks)
Granulated sugar, 2 cups
Large eggs, 4, room temperature
Milk, whole, 1 cup
Vanilla extract, pure, 2 teaspoons
All-purpose flour, 1/4 cup
Bananas, ripe but firm, sliced, 3-4 large
Chessmen cookies, 2 (6 oz) packages (or vanilla wafers/ladyfingers as substitute)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy
Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in milk and vanilla extract
Sift in flour and mix until smooth
Layer half the cookies in a 9×13-inch baking dish
Top with banana slices and half the custard mixture
Repeat layers with remaining cookies, bananas, and custard
Bake for 25-30 minutes, until top is lightly golden and custard is set
Let cool completely before serving
Notes
Use room-temperature eggs for smooth incorporation
Choose firm ripe bananas for structure
Chessmen cookies can be substituted with vanilla wafers or ladyfingers
Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Classic American Cake Recipes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1/10 of the dish)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 65g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 120mg