Banana Cream Pie

Creamy and custardy banana cream pie made from scratch is velvety and delicious. Top it with fresh whipped cream for a mouth-watering dessert.

For that banana fix you will love this banana cream pie as well as Banana pudding cheesecake, or Chocolate banana stuffed French toast. 

Creamy and delicious!

We love pie at our house. I mean, love. In fact, it is often requested as a birthday treat! Yes we make these at special holidays and occasions, but really, why can’t we have pie any day of the year?!

This banana cream pie is especially crave-able. It is filled with layers of ripe bananas and creamy vanilla custard. It is cool, refreshing, and SO tasty! You can start this masterpiece with a store bought pie crust or make your own!

I know that you will love this homemade goodness as much as we do! Feel free to serve this up with a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream. 

Making the Custard

DRY INGREDIENTS. In a medium saucepan, whisk together the sugar, flour, and salt.

WET INGREDIENTS. Add the milk and mix until combined. Turn the heat on to medium, and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture is thickened and bubbling.

TEMPER. Pour a small amount of the hot mixture into the egg yolks and whisk quickly. Pour the egg yolk mixture into the custard, and whisk to combine. Continue to cook for 2-3 minutes, until thickened.

FLAVOR. Remove from heat and stir in the butter and vanilla, until smooth.

Assemble the Pie

BANANAS. To assemble the pie, add four sliced bananas to the bottom of the pie crust.

CUSTARD. Pour the custard over the top and spread evenly. Refrigerate for 2-3 hours, until chilled and set. When the pie is set, beat together the whipping cream and sugar until light and fluffy.

WHIPPED CREAM. Spread or pipe the whipped cream over the top of the pie, then decorate with the remaining sliced bananas. Refrigerate any leftovers.

Recipe Tips

To get a creamy texture, the trick is to be gentle with the filling, don’t overmix it or crush all of the air out of it, this will make it more dense than fluffy.

Use our homemade whipped cream recipe found here

Storing Info

After making the pie make sure to refrigerate it for 3-4 hours for the best taste! Then after serving make sure to cover it tightly and STORE in the fridge. It should last for 3-4 days before the bananas turn brown and mushy.

To FREEZE, I would avoid topping the pie with decorative whipped cream because it might not look the best after being frozen and thawed. Wrap the finished pie in multiple layers of plastic wrap and foil before putting it in the freezer for up to 3 months. Try not to let anything sit on top of it in the freezer. You can serve it frozen or let it thaw in the fridge before serving. Don’t forget to add extra whipped cream before serving!

For Other fun pie recipes check out:

• Lemon cream pie
• Oreo mud pie
• No bake peanut butter pie
• Chocolate Coconut Cream Pie
• No Bake Grasshopper Pie