Brazilian Banana Pie (Torta de Banana)

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Imagine as if you were watching the World Cup in the nation's capital Rio de Janeiro, while you enjoy a traditional slice of Torta de Banana.

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Torta de Banana. Discover our recipe!

The Gourmandize Team

  • 6
  • Difficult
  • 15 mins
  • 60 mins
  • Average budget

Ingredients

  • pie crust
  • 4 eggs
  • 1/2 cup of sugar
  • 1/2 cup of flour
  • pastry cream
  • 1 cup and 2 tablespoons of milk
  • 4 tablespoons of sugar
  • 1 heaping tablespoon of cornstarch
  • 1 cup of butter
  • 1 whole egg
  • 1 egg yolk
  • banana pie filling
  • 6-8 bananas
  • 1 lemon
  • 1 whole egg
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 package of gelatin

Preparation

Step 1

pie crust
Mix the eggs and sugar to create a foam
Stir with a whisk
Gently fold in flour

Bake 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes

Step 2

pastry cream
Boil one cup of milk and sugar in a saucepan
With 3/4 cup of lukewarm milk, dilute the cornstarch and add in the eggs and mix well
Take the saucepan off the stove, and pour the boiling milk over the diluted mixture
Place back on the stove and let it come to a boil (for no longer than a minute)
Let the cream cool, and slowly add in the lightly softened butter
Whisk well

Step 3

banana pie filling
Place the spongecake on a plate
Layer the spongecake with a layer of pastry cream
Peel and thinly dice the bananas and lemon
Gently top with the banana and lemon in a design of your choosing
When finished, cover with the gelatin

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