Banana Cream Pie Recipe
Bursting with layers of creamy banana filling, smooth whipped cream, and a buttery graham cracker crust, this dessert is a true crowd-pleaser.
Servings 4 People
Calories 325kcal
Equipment
- 1 Mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups Graham cracker crumbs
- ⅓ cup Melted butter
- 2 ripe Bananas, mashed
- 1 cup Sugar
- ¼ cup Cornstarch
- ¼ tsp Salt
- ½ cup Whole milk
- 4 large Egg yolks
- 2 tbsp Unsalted butter
- 2 tsp Vanilla extract
- ½ tsp Ground cinnamon
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 2 tbsp Powdered sugar
- Additional sliced bananas for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Mix until the crumbs are evenly coated.
- Press the crumb mixture into the bottom and sides of a 9-inch pie dish to form the crust. Bake for 10 minutes, then set aside to cool.
- In a medium saucepan, combine the mashed bananas, sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Gradually whisk in the milk until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks. Gradually add the banana mixture to the egg yolks, whisking constantly.
- Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook the mixture, stirring constantly, until it thickens and comes to a boil.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the butter, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon until well combined.
- Pour the banana filling into the cooled graham cracker crust and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Cover the pie with plastic wrap, ensuring the wrap touches the surface of the filling to prevent a skin from forming. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- In a mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Just before serving, spread the whipped cream over the chilled pie. Garnish with sliced bananas.
- Slice and serve the banana cream pie, and enjoy!
Notes
Tips for Perfecting Your Banana Cream Pie
- Use ripe bananas: The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your pie will be.
- Keep the crust crisp: To prevent a soggy crust, brush the bottom of the cooled crust with melted chocolate before adding the banana filling.
- Chill the pie thoroughly: Allowing the pie to chill for at least 4 hours or overnight ensures that the filling sets properly and the flavors meld together.
- Use a piping bag for the whipped cream: For an elegant presentation, pipe the whipped cream onto the pie using a piping bag fitted with a star tip.
Nutrition
Serving: 176g | Calories: 325kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 5.6g | Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 82mg