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Banana Cream Pie Recipe

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Delicious banana cream pie recipe recipe with detailed instructions and nutritional information.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 4 large egg yolks
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 ripe bananas, sliced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch pie plate. Bake for 8-10 minutes, then let cool completely.
  2. Step 2: In a saucepan, whisk together milk, sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and bubbles.
  3. Step 3: In a separate bowl, whisk egg yolks. Slowly drizzle a small amount of the hot milk mixture into the yolks, whisking constantly to temper the eggs. Then, pour the egg yolk mixture back into the saucepan with the remaining milk mixture.
  4. Step 4: Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, for 1-2 minutes, until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract. Let cool slightly, stirring occasionally to prevent a skin from forming.
  5. Step 5: Arrange sliced bananas in the cooled graham cracker crust. Pour the custard filling over the bananas. Cover with plastic wrap, pressing gently on the surface of the filling to prevent a skin from forming, and refrigerate for at least 3 hours, or preferably overnight.
  6. Step 6: Before serving, whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Spread whipped cream over the top of the pie. Garnish with additional banana slices, if desired.

Notes

  • To prevent a soggy crust, consider brushing the baked and cooled graham cracker crust with melted chocolate before adding the bananas and custard.
  • For best results, store leftover pie in the refrigerator for up to 2 days, but know that the bananas may brown slightly.
  • A sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg over the whipped cream topping adds a warm, comforting flavor.
  • This pie is best served chilled, as the custard filling doesn't reheat well without separating.
  • Author: Emily Carter
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://recipescraze.com/banana-cream-pie-recipe/

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