Claire Saffitz Makes Banana Cream Tart | Dessert Person

Happy Holidays! What did you bake for the holidays?

Claire is my go to “I’m stressed and I need to relax” person. Like I feel stressed and my mind goes straight to “Watch Claire make a banana tart for 20 minutes”. It works every time.

Finally, another use for overripe bananas besides banana bread!

I made this for NYE and it was a big hit. Perfectly balanced and not too sweet. I decided to push the custard through a fine mesh strainer to make it even smoother. 10/10 will make again.

I didn’t even get through the video because when Claire mentioned using peanuts and peanut butter in place of the sesame seeds and sesame oil I thought-OMG I’ll bet that is amazing! (Because we have all heard of peanut butter and banana sandwiches, right?!). Yum!

Hi Claire! thank you so much for this wonderful recipe! It was very straightforward and i had no hiccups! You mos def were right about not fussing with the crust! I was getting too obsessed with getting the edges pressed! lol The cooking the custard was a test of patience, and yes it will seem like nothing is happening for a while but there is a quick turn around. you will immediately know when it thickens! I would only recommend that people just use a stand mixer or hand mixer for the whip topping, its just easier lol. The toasted sesame pairs so nicely with the sweetness of the banana (due to the over ripeness) and the sour cream whip provides a nice little bite that brings everything together. I wont even mention the crust, because you know how good it is....BUT adding those sesame seeds gave so much fun crunchy texture. I loved EVERYTHING about this recipe!! Thinking about trying a TSB of tahini instead of the sesame oil next time!!! Thank you thank you thank you!

I got this book for Christmas and I already went through and marked all the recipes I want to try! I can’t wait to get started ❤

I’m not a fan of the texture of bananas either but I love the taste of it. I’m definitely going to try this recipe. Great video Claire❤

I've been putting sesame seeds in everything lately, esp apple desserts! I'm so excited to try this.

Claire, I love you! and I love your mom for having you! You truly make this world a better place. 💖

Claire, could you discuss the various "states of matter" for butter in different recipes. Why sometimes softened, others cold, others melted then cooled? I'd love to understand the principle behind it.

This is DELICIOUS! Blending the banana versus dipping it in citrus and leaving it at the bottom is a game changer. The whipped cream with sour cream (and no added sugar) was the perfect topping as well! Thank you Claire!

Thursday’s are the best days 💕✨ thank you Claire and team!

i’ve had a marathon of dessert person watching during the holidays and now that i’ve finished i don’t know what to do 😂😂 love you, Claire!!

I got Claire's Dessert Person book for Xmas and I couldn't be happier with a recipe book. I love all the adjustments made to keep it accessible and I'm so excited to try the recipes aaaaa!

I literally tried this right after watching!! The only thing I would do differently is to pare down the sesame oil, it’s too much and on the first taste it’s more like a banana sesame tart! I would halve it for more subtlety.

I just had a week of winter break. Claire's videos are the only things reminding me what day it is.

I was going to make this for Thanksgiving, but ran out of steam. I had very little steam for baking over Christmas, hopefully I can make this in January, and finally try the smoked sesame seed oil that is in my pantry. Thank you Claire for the incredible content, it elevates my baking life.

I love that you call it a tart and not a pie.

Love this videos layout and how questions get asked and it just feels like we get to hang out with you. Can't wait to try this. I'm not a fan of sesame so thank you for suggesting the PB! Also love that you shared the recipe. Looking to order the book now!