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Banana Cream-Dream Pie
The BEST Banana Cream Pie. This banana cream pie will leave you dreaming for days of its’ goodness! It’s silk smooth and light while reaming dense and custardy. There is a secret step with the eggs that creates this dreamy consistency. This is a tried and true recipe passed down from Jordan’s grandmother Rhea. Trust me, this pie is called dreamy for a reason!
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 8
Calories: 459 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- Grandma Rhea’s Crisco Crust OR Ultimate All Butter Pie Crust Prepare ONE recipe of either crust. Follow the blind bake instructions in the recipe.
Custard Filling
- 6 tablespoons sugar divided, 3 tablespoons each
- 6 tablespoons flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups whole milk
- 2 egg yolks beaten, save egg whites in a clean bowl
- 1 ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 3 ripe bananas sliced
- 1 pint heavy whipped cream whipped and sweetened as desired for topping
Instructions
- Mix the first three ingredients (3 tablespoons sugar, flour, and salt) in a bowl with a whisk.
- Add milk to a medium saucepan and turn on medium heat.
- Immediately add the sugar flour mixture and stir until thick-, about 8-10 minutes. The mixture should be thick.
- Add the egg yolks and keep stirring for another few minutes.
- Last, add the butter and vanilla and mix until incorporated. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Beat the egg whites and remaining 3 tablespoons sugar until stiff peaks (but not meringue).
- Fold egg whites into the hot custard mixture.
- Place sliced bananas on the bottom of the prepared pie crust. Add custard on top to cover the bananas completely. Cover loosely with plastic wrap. Set in fridge for at least 2 hours up to 24 days (crust won’t be as fresh after two days).
- Before serving, add mounds of freshly whipped cream to the pie and serve!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
459kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
38g
(13%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
32g
(49%)
Saturated Fat
18g
(90%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
127mg
(42%)
Sodium
213mg
(9%)
Potassium
339mg
(10%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
19g
(38%)
Vitamin A
1105IU
(22%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
128mg
(13%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 459
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 459kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 32g | 49% |
| Saturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 127mg | 42% |
| Sodium | 213mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 339mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 19g | 38% |
| Vitamin A | 1105IU | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 128mg | 13% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.