Banana Cream Pie Recipe: Silky and Sweet
Classic Banana Cream Pie with silky, sweet flavor.
Ingredients
- Crust:
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter melted
- Custard Filling:
- 2 ½ cups whole milk
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- ¼ tsp kosher salt
- 4 large egg yolks
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 3 medium ripe bananas sliced
- Whipped Topping:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- Optional: Banana slices whipped cream
- Suggested Pairings: Hot tea fresh berries
Instructions
- Mix crumbs, sugar, butter; press into 9-inch pie dish; bake at 350°F 8–10 min; cool.
- Cook milk, sugar, cornstarch, salt until thick; temper yolks, cook 2–3 min; add butter, vanilla; taste and adjust; cool slightly.
- Layer bananas, custard in crust; chill 4 hours.
- Whip cream, sugar, vanilla.
- Top pie; serve in a white ceramic dish or on a cake stand with banana slices, tea, and berries.
Notes
- Use ripe, firm bananas.
- Store in fridge for 3 days; freeze without bananas for one month.
- Try gluten-free or a chocolate variation.
- Pair with coffee.