Description
Creamy, dreamy Banana Cream Pie delights dessert enthusiasts with layers of silky custard and ripe bananas nestled in a buttery crust. Sweet memories and comforting flavors blend seamlessly, inviting you to savor each delectable slice of homemade goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 ripe bananas, sliced
- 2 cups (473 ml) whole milk
- 4 large egg yolks
Thickening and Sweetening Agents:
- 3/4 cup (150 g) sugar
- 1/4 cup (30 g) cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons (28 g) unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract
Pie Base:
- 1 pre-baked pie crust
- Whipped cream (optional)
Instructions
- Combine sugar, cornstarch, and egg yolks in a heavy-bottomed saucepan, whisking until smooth and pale yellow.
- Slowly pour milk into the mixture, stirring constantly to prevent lumps from forming.
- Place the saucepan over medium heat, continuously stirring and scraping the bottom to ensure even cooking.
- Cook the custard until it thickens significantly and begins to bubble, creating a glossy, pudding-like consistency.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and immediately incorporate butter and vanilla, stirring until fully integrated.
- Allow the custard to cool and slightly thicken at room temperature, stirring occasionally to prevent skin formation.
- Spread a uniform layer of fresh banana slices across the bottom of the pre-baked pie crust, ensuring complete coverage.
- Gently pour the cooled custard over the banana layer, making sure to distribute evenly without displacing the fruit.
- Refrigerate the pie for a minimum of three hours to allow the filling to set completely and develop rich flavors.
- Before serving, generously top the pie with freshly whipped cream and decorative banana slice garnishes.
- Slice and serve chilled, revealing the luscious layers of creamy custard and tender bananas.
Notes
- For a silky-smooth custard, whisk continuously while cooking to prevent lumps and scorching.
- Enhance flavor by caramelizing banana slices lightly in butter before layering for deeper, richer taste.
- Use slightly overripe bananas for more intense sweetness and easier mashing if making banana puree.
- Make this dessert gluten-free by substituting graham cracker crust with almond flour or gluten-free cookie crust.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg