Old Fashioned Banana Cream Pie
Ingredients
- One 9-inch pie crust
fully prebaked
- 1 ½ cmilk
whole or low-fat
- 1 cheavy cream
- ¾ cgranulated sugar
- 3 tbspcornstarch
- ¼ tspsalt
- 3 largeegg yolks
slightly beaten
- 2 tbspbutter
- 2 tsppure vanilla extract
- 3ripe bananas
sliced
- Whipped cream
Directions
- 1
For a fully baked crust, place dough-lined pie plate in the refrigerator to chill until firm, about 40 minutes. Transfer tart pan to the freezer until very cold, about 20 minutes. Preheat your oven to 375° F. Remove pie plate from the freezer and prick the bottom with a dork. Double line it with aluminum foil and place an even layer of pie weights on top. Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until dark golden in color.
- 2
In a large saucepan set over medium heat, whisk together the heavy cream, milk, sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Cook until the mixture is thickened, stirring frequently to prevent scorching. It should be thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.
- 3
Place the egg yolks in a small mixing bowl and beat them slightly. When the milk mixture is thick, slowly whisk about ¼ cup of it into the egg yolks until well combined. Whisk the mixture back into the saucepan.
- 4
Continue to cook over medium heat stirring constantly, for 2-3 minutes, until thickened. Again, it should cover the back of a spoon with a thick coating. If it's not thick, continue cooking up to 10 minutes (see notes).
- 5
Remove the saucepan from the heat and whisk in the butter and vanilla. Transfer the mixture to a large mixing bowl and press a piece of plastic wrap to the top of it, then allow it to cool until it’s nearly room temperature.
- 6
Fold the sliced bananas into the custard, then pour the filling into the pie shell.
- 7
Return the plastic wrap to the surface of the pie, then chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or ideally overnight, until cooled and fully set. When ready to serve, top the pie with whipped cream, as desired.
Old Fashioned Banana Cream Pie
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About this Recipe
Indulge in the Classic: Old Fashioned Banana Cream Pie
There's something truly special about an Old Fashioned Banana Cream Pie that simply can't be replicated with instant mixes. Forget about store-bought pudding! This Homemade Banana Cream Pie recipe brings you back to basics, featuring a luscious, scratch-made custard filling that is incredibly rich, smooth, and bursting with authentic banana flavor. It's the ultimate dessert for those who appreciate classic baking at its finest.
Our Old Fashioned Banana Cream Pie recipe starts with a perfectly prebaked pie crust, serving as the tender foundation for an extraordinary filling. The magic happens as you combine milk, heavy cream, sugar, cornstarch, and egg yolks to create a velvety custard that thickens to perfection on the stovetop. A generous amount of butter and pure vanilla extract are stirred in at the end, adding an unparalleled depth of flavor.
What truly elevates this banana cream pie are the freshly sliced ripe bananas nestled within the creamy custard. Each bite offers a delightful contrast of the soft, sweet fruit and the cool, luxurious filling. Topped with a cloud of freshly whipped cream, this dessert is not just a treat for your taste buds but a beautiful centerpiece for any gathering. It’s perfect for Sunday dinners, potlucks, or simply when you're craving a taste of nostalgia. Get ready to impress with this truly divine classic!