Bob Ross was quoted in saying “…just ‘smoosh’ it in there. It’s not a real word, but people seem to know what it means.” Oh Bob Fro Ross. I miss him as much as I miss Mr. Rogers. I bring ole’ Bob into it again because it’s very true. What does ‘squish’ mean for that matter? (btw, it’s an actual word). But somehow, even if it sounds like a made up word, when I tell you that this particular dessert is one comprised of many ‘squished’ layers of decadence, it’s anticipation, not confusion that is the appropriate response. My friends call me Squish and I find it endearing and not only so, it’s a regular verb in my vocabulary that just comes in handy. A trifle, a tiramisu, a layer cake, and even this parfait are all familiar with the term ‘squish.’ So, watch Squish squish a variety of cool creams and crumbly buttery cookies with ooey, gooey caramel to see for yourself how ‘squishing’ can be fun and delicious.
- Vanilla Wafers
- Fresh Banana Slices
- 1 c Heavy Cream
- 1 c Whole Milk
- ⅔ Sugar
- 2 Egg Yolks
- 2 tb Cornstarch
- 1 scraped Vanilla Bean/1 ts Extract
- pinch of Salt
- ¼ c Sugar
- ½ c Brown Sugar
- ¼ c Butter
- ¼ c Heavy Cream
- 1 ts Vanilla Extract
- 1-2 c Heavy Cream
- Powdered Sugar
- Vanilla Extract
- Set aside your cookies and bananas.
- In a sauce pan, begin by heating up your milk and cream. Scrape in your vanilla bean. Don’t scald your milk/cream, you just want to gently heat it through.
- Sprinkle in your sugar and cornstarch.
- Dunk in your yolks. Whisk vigorously as to not scramble your yolks.
- Cook this mixture for about 1 minute. Whisk constantly! Turn off the heat and tip in your extract (if choosing to use it and not the beans). Add a pinch of salt.
- Finally, push your cream mixture through a fine mesh sieve and place cling wrap directly on top of your cream (as to not develop a “lip”). Refrigerate for at least an hour before using.
- In a separate sauce pan, set your heat on low and tumble everything for the caramel sauce in it. Remember to use low heat and gradually obtain a 234 temperature with a candy thermometer. Set aside.
- For the whipped cream, use a whisk attachment and beat your heavy whipping cream and add as much powdered sugar as you’d like. The amount *really* depends on how sweet you personally like it. Tip in your vanilla extract and either dollop on with a spoon or gather into a pastry bag with a closed star tip for “ribbons.”
- To assemble, layer cookies with caramel, cream, and whipped cream in any order. Garnish with crushed vanilla wafers if you’d like.
Evoking all that’s meant to be cool and summery,
Love,
Your Squish-loving Squishy Monster 
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Squish, you look super sweet on video, just like these banana parfaits.
aw, that is super sweet Angie!
omg those look heavenly…is it bad that I love homemade whipped cream? I bet these will look good in my mason jars too
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joanne♥choi
What a fab idea, girl! I really enjoy whipped cream on cakes so I completely understand the love =D
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Choc Chip Uru
Oh wow! I didn’t even know I was in the running. Thank you so much! Goin’ to check it out now
Oh my my … this looks wonderful. I don’t think my lactose intolerance will be bothered.
I hope not!!!
Hi,
Oh yes please, that does look delicious.
I’m glad
these look sooooo yummy! i’d love to eat one right now!
=D
Angie. So Angie1 Vivacious and gracious as always. Love your nail color!
Soo lite, lovely and delicious! I bought some wafers today too. hm! Thanks for sharing. Have a lovely day!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8w9xk4hUKoQ
xoxoxo.
Les.
awww thanks for that, Les!!! They sure don’t make ‘em like that anymore!! I hope you have a lovey day too!
wow, so delicious!!!!!!!!!!
thanks, Unni!
Bananas are the best besides The Squishy Monster
aw, you’re the best alien friend in the woooorld!