Ingredients

  • bittersweet chocolate, shaved or chocolate bits
  • 2/3 c. sugar
  • 1 pkg. unflavored gelatin
  • 1 c. light cream
  • 1/4 c. dark rum
  • 1 c. sour cream
  • 6 medium ripe bananas
  • 1 c. heavy cream
  • 1/3 c. cake flour
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 3 large egg yolks, beaten
  • 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
  • 1 (10-inch) pie crust, baked and cooled
  • 2 Tbsp. sugar

Method

  • Sift together in top of double boiler, sugar, flour, gelatin and salt.
  • Add light cream; whisk until well combined.
  • Place over simmering water; add egg yolks.
  • Continue whisking until mixture starts to thicken.
  • Remove from double boiler and beat until smooth.
  • Stir in rum and 1 teaspoon vanilla.
  • Stir in sour cream; beat until smooth.
  • Place in refrigerator until mixture starts to set, 20 minutes.
  • Watch so it does not get too thick.
  • Line bottom of crust with banana slices; pour custard over and refrigerate at least 4 hours.
  • Just before serving, top with whipped cream, confectioners sugar and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla.