Description
This Banana Cream Pie is a delightful treat featuring fresh bananas, a luscious custard, and a crispy crust. It’s simple to create and a favorite for gatherings!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 baked pie crust
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 large egg yolks beaten
- 3 cups whole milk
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 bananas sliced, plus more for topping
- 1/2 cup whipped cream or store-bought whipped topping
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan off of heat, whisk together sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Then whisk in egg yolks and milk.
- Place over medium heat, stirring constantly until boiling and thickened, about 10 minutes. Let it boil while stirring for 1 minute once boiling.
- Stir in butter and vanilla until smooth.
- Add sliced banana to the bottom of the baked pie crust. Pour the pudding mixture over the bananas.
- Put the pie in the refrigerator to cool for 4 hours.
- Make whipped cream before serving, pipe around the edges of the pie, and add banana slices on top.
Notes
Ensure the pie is well-chilled before serving for the best flavor and texture.
Use fresh bananas for optimal taste and appearance in your pie.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg