Categories: Bananas, Dessert, Trifle

Ingredients

• 1 1/3 cups sugar
• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 4 cups milk
• 8 egg yolks
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1 (12 ounce) package vanilla wafers
• 1/4 cup bourbon
• 2 tablespoons rum
• 6 ripe bananas, sliced
• 6 (1 1/2 ounce) english toffee-flavored candy bars, crushed
• 2 cups whipping cream
• 2 tablespoons sifted powdered sugar

Directions

1. Combine first 3 ingredients in a large heavy saucepan; whisk in milk.

2. Bring to a boil over medium heat, whisking constantly.

3. Remove from heat.

4. Beat egg yolks until thick and pale.

5. Gradually stir one-fourth of hot mixture into yolks; add to remaining hot mixture, stirring constantly.

6. Cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute.

7. Stir in vanilla.

8. Layer one-third of wafers in a 16-cup trifle bowl.

9. Combine bourbon and rum; brush over wafers.

10. Top with one-third of banana.

11. Spoon one-third of custard over banana, and sprinkle with 1/3 cup crushed candy bar.

12. Repeat layers twice.

13. Beat cream at medium speed with an electric mixer until foamy; gradually add powdered sugar, beating until soft peaks form.

14. Spread whipped cream over trifle, and sprinkle with remaining crushed candy bar. Cover and chill 3 hours.

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