Description
Banana Cream Pie turns ordinary moments into sweet celebrations that your family will adore. Creamy filling, flaky crust, and ripe bananas create a delightful treat perfect for sharing with loved ones.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 2 ripe bananas
- 2 cups milk
- 1 pre-made pie crust
Dairy and Sweeteners:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup granulated sugar
Thickeners and Seasonings:
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Whisk ½ cup granulated sugar, ¼ cup cornstarch, and ¼ teaspoon salt together in a medium saucepan, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Gradually pour 2 cups milk into the sugar mixture, stirring constantly over medium heat until the mixture thickens and bubbles, approximately 6-8 minutes.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- Peel 2 ripe bananas and slice them into ¼-inch thick rounds across the bottom of your pre-made pie crust.
- Carefully pour the warm custard mixture directly over the banana slices, making sure to cover them completely.
- Transfer the pie to the refrigerator and chill for a minimum of 4 hours, allowing the filling to set and flavors to meld.
- Just before serving, whip 1 cup heavy cream until soft peaks form using an electric mixer.
- Spread the freshly whipped cream evenly across the top of the chilled pie, creating gentle swirls with your spatula.
Notes
- Use ripe, spotty bananas for the most intense flavor and natural sweetness in your pie.
- Temper the egg mixture carefully when adding hot milk to prevent scrambling and ensure a smooth custard.
- Chill the pie thoroughly before serving to help the filling set and make slicing easier.
- For a gluten-free version, swap traditional pie crust with a nut-based or graham cracker alternative made from gluten-free cookies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Pies
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 270 kcal
- Sugar: 23 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg