Description
Indulge in the creamy decadence of this Banana Cream Pie Bliss. Layers of ripe bananas nestled in a luscious custard, all crowned with billowy whipped cream – a dessert that’s sure to delight your taste buds.
Ingredients
Pie Crust:
1 9-inch pre-baked pie crust (graham cracker or traditional pastry)
Custard:
3 large ripe bananas sliced, 2 cups whole milk, ½ cup granulated sugar, ¼ cup cornstarch, ¼ teaspoon salt, 4 large egg yolks, 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Whipped Cream Topping:
1 cup heavy whipping cream, 2 tablespoons powdered sugar, ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (for topping)
Garnish:
banana slices and crushed vanilla wafers for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Custard: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, whisk together the milk, sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Cook until thickened. Whisk egg yolks, temper with hot mixture, and return to saucepan. Cook until smooth. Stir in butter and vanilla. Cool slightly.
- Assembly: Layer banana slices in pie crust. Pour custard over bananas. Chill for at least 4 hours.
- Whipped Cream: Whip cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form. Spread over pie.
- Garnish: Top with banana slices and crushed wafers if desired.
Notes
- Layer additional banana slices for more flavor.
- Best served fresh to prevent browning.
- Shortcut: Use store-bought whipped topping.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake (with stovetop custard)
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg
