Banana Cream Pie
A deliciously creamy pie made with ripe bananas, a luscious custard filling, and topped with whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 120 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 pre-baked pie crust
- 3 ripe bananas
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 large egg yolks
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Whipped cream for topping
Instructions
- Slice the bananas and place them in the bottom of the pre-baked pie crust.
- In a saucepan, whisk together milk, sugar, cornstarch, and salt.
- Cook over medium heat until the mixture begins to thicken, stirring constantly.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks. Gradually add a small amount of the hot milk mixture to the yolks to temper them, then return the mixture to the saucepan.
- Cook for another minute, then remove from heat. Stir in butter and vanilla until well combined.
- Pour the filling over the bananas in the crust.
- Allow the pie to cool, then refrigerate until set.
- Before serving, top with whipped cream.
Notes
Use perfectly ripe bananas for the best flavor. Customize with chocolate or coconut for delightful variations.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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