Traditional British Manchester Tart

Pre-bake a shortcrust pastry shell.

Spread a layer of raspberry jam over the bottom of the pastry.

Lay thin slices of banana over the jam (optional but traditional).

Pour over a thick layer of homemade vanilla custard.

Let the custard cool and set completely.

Sprinkle a generous amount of toasted desiccated coconut over the top.

Garnish with a maraschino cherry in the center.