Sugar-Free Banana Cream for Cakes and Pies

This sugar-free banana cream is surprisingly delicious and perfect for filling or decorating cakes, pies, and pastries. It’s a wonderful way to create healthier desserts that fit perfectly into your lifestyle. Let’s get to the recipe!

Ingredients for this sugar-free banana cream:

• 5 Ripe bananas;
• Juice of half a lemon;
• 1 ¼ cups (300 ml) milk;
• ½ cup (50g) cornstarch;
• 3 Egg yolks;
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract;
• 2 cups (500 ml) heavy whipping cream.

How to make sugar-free banana cream:

1. Peel and slice the bananas;
2. Place the sliced bananas in a saucepan and add the lemon juice;
3. Mash them thoroughly until they form a smooth purée;
4. Turn the heat to medium and cook for two minutes once it begins to simmer;
5. Turn off the heat, add half of the milk, and mix well;
6. Add the cornstarch and the three egg yolks;
7. Whisk everything well until fully incorporated;
8. Once smooth, stir in the remaining half of the milk;
9. Return the pan to medium heat and stir in the vanilla extract;
10. Cook until thickened, then remove from heat. Transfer to a glass container and cover with plastic wrap (touching the surface of the cream);
11. Let it cool completely at room temperature;
12. Once cooled, refrigerate for about 2 hours, or until firm;
13. After refrigerating, transfer to a mixer and beat until creamy. Set aside;
14. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream for about 3 minutes until stiff peaks form;
15. Gently fold the banana base into the whipped cream and beat briefly until combined;
16. It’s ready to use as a delicious filling or frosting for your desserts!

Pro Tip:

For an extra touch of flavor, try adding a pinch of cinnamon to the banana cream. It enhances the natural sweetness of the bananas and adds a lovely warm note.

Did you know?

This sugar-free banana cream is a healthy, delicious alternative to high-calorie fillings. Naturally sweet and rich in potassium, fiber, and vitamins, it’s the perfect way to enjoy a decadent dessert while keeping your sugar intake in check.

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