Description
Indulge in the nostalgic flavors of a classic Old-Fashioned Banana Cream Pie. This rich and creamy dessert features layers of ripe bananas, silky custard, and a billowy whipped cream topping, all nestled in a flaky pre-baked pie crust.
Ingredients
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For the Custard:
- 3 cups whole milk
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 large egg yolks, lightly beaten
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Pie:
- 1 pre-baked 9-inch pie crust, cooled
- 3–4 ripe bananas, sliced
For the Whipped Cream Topping:
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the Custard: In a saucepan, whisk sugar, cornstarch, salt, and milk. Cook until thickened. Temper egg yolks, then combine with custard. Stir in butter and vanilla. Cool slightly.
- Assemble the Pie: Layer banana slices over the pie crust. Pour custard over bananas. Repeat layering. Chill for at least 4 hours.
- Make the Whipped Cream Topping: Whip cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form. Spread over the chilled pie.
Notes
- Enhance banana flavor with banana extract in the custard.
- Garnish with fresh banana slices before serving.
- Best enjoyed within 24 hours for optimal texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop, No-Bake Assembly
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 33 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 49 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 125 mg
