No-Bake Banana Biscuit Dessert

Ingredients:

• 4-5 bananas (ripe, peeled, and halved lengthwise)
• 300g biscuits (such as digestive or tea biscuits)
• 1 can (395g) sweetened condensed milk
• 200ml heavy cream (chilled)
• 1 packet (10g) unflavored gelatin (or agar-agar for a vegetarian option)
• 1/4 cup milk (warm, for dissolving the gelatin)
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
• 50g biscuit crumbs (for topping)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Base:
   • Arrange a layer of biscuits at the bottom of a rectangular baking dish.
   • Place halved bananas over the biscuits.
2. Make the Cream Mixture:
   • In a small bowl, dissolve the gelatin in warm milk and set aside for 5 minutes to bloom.
   • In a mixing bowl, combine sweetened condensed milk, heavy cream, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth.
   • Microwave the gelatin mixture for 10 seconds (or until fully dissolved) and mix it into the cream mixture.
3. Assemble the Dessert:
   • Pour the cream mixture evenly over the bananas and biscuits in the dish.
4. Add the Topping:
   • Crush some biscuits into fine crumbs and sprinkle them evenly over the top of the cream layer.
5. Chill:
   • Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until the dessert is fully set.
6. Serve:
   • Slice into squares and serve chilled. Enjoy your creamy, banana-biscuit delight!