Description
Homemade banana cream pie delivers a classic dessert with creamy custard and fresh bananas nestled in a flaky crust. Rich layers of sweet banana slices and silky pudding create a comforting treat you’ll savor with pure delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 ripe bananas, sliced
- 1 pie crust (homemade or store-bought)
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) whole milk
- 3 large egg yolks
Thickening and Sweetening Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup (150 grams) sugar
- 1/4 cup (30 grams) cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons (28 grams) butter
Flavoring Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Whipped cream (for topping)
Instructions
- Prepare the pie crust by baking at recommended temperature until golden brown, then allow to cool completely at room temperature.
- Craft the silky custard base by whisking together dry ingredients in a saucepan, then gradually incorporating milk while stirring constantly over medium heat until mixture thickens and becomes smooth.
- Temper egg yolks by slowly introducing a portion of the hot milk mixture, stirring continuously to prevent curdling, then reintroduce the tempered yolks back into the saucepan.
- Continue cooking the custard for an additional 2 minutes, stirring consistently to maintain a creamy consistency and prevent scorching.
- Remove custard from heat and incorporate butter and vanilla extract, stirring until fully integrated and creating a glossy, rich filling.
- Create a beautiful base layer by arranging fresh banana slices evenly across the cooled pie crust, ensuring complete coverage.
- Gently pour the warm custard over the banana layer, using a spatula to spread evenly and eliminate any air pockets.
- Refrigerate the pie for a minimum of 4 hours, allowing the custard to set and flavors to meld completely.
- Just before serving, crown the pie with a generous layer of freshly whipped cream, creating elegant peaks and swirls.
Notes
- Prevent banana browning by tossing sliced bananas with a bit of lemon juice before layering in the pie crust.
- For a gluten-free version, use a gluten-free pie crust or create a nut-based crust using ground almonds or graham crackers.
- Enhance the banana flavor by adding a dash of banana extract to the custard or using very ripe, deeply flavored bananas.
- Create a lighter version by using low-fat milk and substituting some of the whipped cream with Greek yogurt for topping.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 267 kcal
- Sugar: 26 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg