the master crimper — Les Petites Gourmettes

Ingredients

• 3 ripe bananas, peeled and sliced
• 2/3 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/4 cup dark rum
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• Pinch of salt
• 2 cups plus 2 tablespoons milk
• 2 tablespoons dark rum
• 2 eggs
• 4 egg yolks
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 3 tablespoons butter, room temperature
• 1 cup cold heavy cream, whipped to soft peaks with 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
• 1/3 cup purchased dulce de leche or caramel sauce
• 1 banana, peeled and sliced on the bias
• 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup toasted and chopped pecans