Description
This homemade banana cream pie recipe features a creamy custard filling layered with fresh bananas in a flaky pie crust. The recipe uses simple ingredients such as bananas, eggs, milk, and sugar, creating a luscious, satisfying dessert. Enjoy a smooth, velvety pie that's perfect for any celebration or a sweet weekend treat. Keywords: Banana Cream Pie, homemade pie, easy dessert recipe.
Ingredients
- Pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
- 2-3 ripe bananas
- 1 ¼ cups sugar
- ⅓ cup cornstarch
- ¼ tsp salt
- 3 cups whole milk
- 4 large egg yolks
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Whipped cream (for topping)
Instructions
- Pre-bake the pie crust according to package or homemade recipe instructions. Let cool.
- In a saucepan, whisk together sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Gradually stir in milk.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens, about 5-7 minutes.
- In a small bowl, whisk egg yolks. Slowly add hot milk mixture into the yolks, whisking continuously.
- Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook for 2 more minutes until thickened.
- Remove from heat, stir in butter and vanilla extract.
- Slice bananas and layer them in the cooled pie crust. Pour the custard over the bananas.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set. Top with whipped cream before serving.
Notes
- For a firmer custard, you can add an additional tablespoon of cornstarch.
- The pie can be made a day in advance, but add whipped cream right before serving for freshness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake (for the filling)
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 200mg