Banana Cream Pie Recipe
Creamy and custardy banana cream pie made from scratch is velvety and delicious. Top it with fresh whipped cream for a mouth-watering dessert.
Servings: 12
Calories: 312kcal
Ingredients
for the custard:
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups milk
- 3 egg yolks beaten
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
for assembling:
- 1 9 inch pie crust baked and cooled
- 6 bananas sliced, divided
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons sugar
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together the sugar, flour, and salt. Add the milk and mix until combined. Turn the heat on to medium, and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture is thickened and bubbling.
- 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.
- Remove from heat and stir in the butter and vanilla, until smooth.
- To assemble the pie, add four sliced bananas to the bottom of the pie crust.
- 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.
- Spread or pipe the whipped cream over the top of the pie, then decorate with the remaining sliced bananas. Refrigerate any leftovers.
Nutrition
Calories: 312kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 85mg | Sodium: 151mg | Potassium: 304mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 519IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 72mg | Iron: 1mg