Chè chuối is the Vietnamese dessert made from ripe bananas simmered in coconut milk and often served with tapioca pearls.
The name combines chè, a broad Vietnamese term for sweet soups and puddings, with chuối, meaning banana. The dessert typically uses ripe bananas, coconut milk, sugar, and small tapioca pearls, producing a creamy mixture with soft fruit and chewy elements.
It may be served warm or chilled, depending on the preparation and region. Toasted sesame seeds or crushed peanuts can be added for texture and aroma.
Chè chuối is different from bánh chuối, which refers to banana cakes or baked banana preparations. It is also distinct from chè trôi nước, whose defining feature is filled glutinous-rice dumplings in sweet ginger syrup.