Easy Banana Cream Pie Recipe
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Easy Banana Cream Pie Recipe
Description
The recipe begins by preparing a custard thickened with cornstarch and enriched with egg yolks, butter, and vanilla extract. Sugar and salt balance the sweetness and flavor. Milk is slowly added and heated to a simmer while stirring constantly to prevent scorching. Egg yolks are tempered with a bit of the hot custard before being returned to the pot to finish thickening.
The custard is cooled to room temperature after covering with plastic wrap to prevent a skin from forming. Meanwhile, a pre-baked 9-inch pie crust is filled with sliced bananas, then topped with the chilled custard. The pie is refrigerated to set fully before finishing with a layer of whipped cream that adds lightness and contrast.
This classic dessert combines creamy texture and mild banana flavor with a buttery crust. It should be served chilled and can be sliced into portions for a comforting sweet treat.
Ingredients
for the custard:
- ¾ cup sugar
- 3 tablespoons corn starch
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups milk
- 3 egg beaten, yolk
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
for the pie:
- 9 inch pie crust cooled, pre-baked
- 4 banana sliced
- 2 cups Whipped Cream
Instructions
- To make the custard, whisk together the sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a medium saucepan. Add the milk slowly, and whisk until combined. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring constantly to prevent the milk from scorching.
- Once the mixture has reached a simmer, simmer for one minute, until thickened. Remove from heat and pour about ½ cup of the mixture into the egg yolks, quickly stirring to prevent the eggs from curdling. Pour the egg yolk mixture into the custard mixture, and stir to combine. Return the pot to the heat and bring the custard back to a simmer. Simmer for one minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and stir in the butter and vanilla until smooth.
- Pour the custard into a bowl, cover tightly with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until cooled to room temperature.
- To assemble the pie, slice three of the bananas into the cooled pie crust. Pour the custard over the top of the bananas, spreading evenly. Refrigerate for at least one hour, or up to overnight.
- Just before serving, pipe or spread the whipped cream or Cool Whip on top of the pie, and garnish with slices of the remaining banana.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1402 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1slice | |
| Calories | 1402kcal | 70% |
| Carbohydrates | 161g | 54% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 75g | 115% |
| Saturated Fat | 26g | 130% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 9g | 53% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 33g | 165% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 99mg | 33% |
| Sodium | 1146mg | 48% |
| Potassium | 577mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 30g | 60% |
| Vitamin A | 427IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 151mg | 15% |
| Iron | 7mg | 39% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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