Although commonly associated with the South, this sweet layered dessert is really ubiquitous in the United States. Here, we make the custard with Belgian golden strong ale for complementary warmth and banana notes.
Active preparation time: 35 minutes
Total time: About 3 hours
Serves: 6–8
1¼ cup sugar
3 Tbs all-purpose flour
Pinch salt
1 (12 oz/357 ml)) can evaporated milk
1/2 cup (118 ml) Belgian golden strong ale
3 egg yolks
2 Tbs butter, cubed
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 box vanilla wafers (reserve 5 for crumbs for garnish)
3 bananas, sliced
1 cup (237 ml) whipping cream, whipped