Description
Indulge in this decadent Banana Cream Pie, featuring layers of creamy custard, ripe banana slices, and a fluffy whipped cream topping. This crowd-pleasing dessert is perfect for any occasion and will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
Pie Filling:
- 1 9-inch pre-baked pie crust
- 3 large ripe bananas, sliced
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups whole milk
- 4 large egg yolks, lightly beaten
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Whipped Cream:
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for whipped cream)
- Additional banana slices for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Custard: In a saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch, salt, and milk. Cook until thickened. Temper egg yolks and mix into the saucepan. Cook until thick. Stir in butter and vanilla. Let cool.
- Assemble the Pie: Layer banana slices in the pie crust. Pour custard over the bananas. Chill for at least 4 hours.
- Whip the Cream: Beat heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until soft peaks form. Spread over the chilled pie. Garnish with banana slices.
Notes
- For extra flavor, use a graham cracker crust instead of traditional pie crust.
- Add a sprinkle of toasted coconut on top for a tropical twist.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake (except crust)
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
