Banana Cream Pie
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4.8
Banana Cream Pie
Description
This Banana Cream Pie begins with a pre-baked 9-inch pie crust to provide a crisp base. The filling is a custard prepared by heating milk while separately combining sugar, salt, cornstarch, and flour, which is then added to the hot milk to thicken. Egg yolks are tempered and incorporated to enrich the custard, which is gently cooked until thick and then finished with butter and vanilla or banana flavoring for smoothness and aroma. Sliced bananas line the pie and also garnish the top for fruitiness and decoration.
The pie is topped with whipped cream lightly sweetened and flavored to complement the custard. The texture combines the silky, thick custard with soft bananas and crumbly pie crust. It is served chilled in slices, allowing the layered banana flavor to shine with each bite.
This familiar dessert is suitable as a classic sweet treat after meals or for gatherings where a creamy, fruity pie is desired. It requires some time for chilling before serving to ensure the custard sets properly and flavors meld.
Ingredients
- 9" pie crust in a pie pan, pre-baked
- 3 large banana sliced (two for the bottom of the pie and one for garnishing the top
For the filling:
- 2 ¼ cups milk divided, whole
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3 large egg beaten, yolk
- 1 tablespoon butter salted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (or banana flavoring)
For the Topping:
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2-3 tablespoons powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (or banana flavoring)
Instructions
- Using a double boiler, heat 1 ¾ cup milk to boiling over medium heat. 2 ¼ cups whole milk
- While the milk is heating, mix together the sugar, salt, cornstarch, and flour. Add the remaining ½ cup of milk and whisk until smooth. 1/2 cup granulated sugar, ¼ teaspoon salt, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- Drizzle the milk/sugar mixture into the hot milk, whisking as you drizzle it in. Cook, stirring constantly until it starts to thicken, then reduce heat to low, cover the pan and cook for an additional 5 minutes, stirring often.
- Place the egg yolks in a small bowl and whisk them to break up the yolks. 3 large egg yolks
- Remove 3 tablespoons of hot cream and add it to the eggs, whisking as you add it to temper the eggs.
- Add the egg mixture into the hot cream. Whisk and cook for an additional 2 minutes or until thick.
- Remove the pan from the heat. Add in the butter and vanilla. Stir well. 1 tablespoon salted butter, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Slice 2 bananas and arrange them in the bottom of the baked pie crust. Pour the cream over the bananas into the pie crust. Smooth the top.
- Allow it to cool for 10 minutes, then cover the pie and refrigerate.
- Prepare the whipped cream: Use a high powered hand mixer or stand mixer to beat the cold cream, sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form. 1 cup heavy whipping cream, 2-3 tablespoons powdered sugar, ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Spread the whipped cream over the cooled pie. Decorate the top of the pie with sliced bananas right before serving.
- Refrigerate until serving and store leftovers in the fridge.
Notes
- The pie is typically cut into 8 slices for serving.
- Caloric estimates are approximate and depend on ingredient brands; consult a nutritionist for precise data.
- Using banana extract instead of vanilla enhances the banana flavor but both can be used based on preference.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 396 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 396kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 44g | 15% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 120mg | 40% |
| Sodium | 216mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 323mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 24g | 48% |
| Vitamin A | 715IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 4.6mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 112mg | 11% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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