Description
Silky homemade banana cream pie combines creamy custard and ripe bananas in a flaky crust. Dessert enthusiasts will savor each luscious slice of this classic American treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pie crust (homemade or store-bought)
- 3 medium bananas
- 2/3 cup (134 g) sugar
- 1/4 cup (30 g) cornstarch
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 cups (480 ml) milk
- 3 egg yolks
- 2 tbsps (28 g) butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup (240 ml) whipped cream (for topping)
Instructions
- Prepare the pie crust in advance, following the recommended baking instructions at 375°F until golden brown, then allow to cool completely at room temperature.
- In a medium saucepan, combine dry ingredients thoroughly, whisking sugar, cornstarch, and salt until well blended.
- Gradually pour milk into the dry mixture, stirring constantly to prevent lumps while heating over medium temperature.
- Heat the mixture, continuously whisking until the custard thickens and begins to bubble, approximately 5-7 minutes.
- Carefully temper egg yolks by slowly incorporating a small amount of hot custard, stirring rapidly to prevent scrambling.
- Return the egg mixture to the saucepan, blending smoothly with the existing custard and cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Remove from heat and immediately incorporate butter and vanilla, stirring until completely smooth and glossy.
- Arrange fresh banana slices in an even layer across the cooled pie crust, ensuring complete bottom coverage.
- Gently pour the warm custard over the banana layer, allowing it to settle naturally and fill all spaces.
- Refrigerate the pie for a minimum of 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to set the custard completely.
- Before serving, top with freshly whipped cream, creating decorative peaks and swirls for an elegant presentation.
Notes
- Choose a graham cracker or traditional pie crust based on personal preference, ensuring it’s fully cooled to prevent soggy bottom.
- Toss sliced bananas with a splash of lemon juice to maintain their fresh color and prevent quick oxidation.
- Whisk continuously while cooking to avoid lumps and achieve a smooth, silky custard texture that coats the back of a spoon.
- Prepare the pie a day in advance for deeper flavor melding and easier serving, keeping the whipped cream separate until just before presentation.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg