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Homemade Banana Cream Pie Recipe From Scratch

Banana Cream Pie

Banana cream pie is a classic American dessert that everyone loves. It is a delectable combination of creamy custard, fresh bananas, and a crispy graham cracker crust. If you are a fan of this delicious dessert, then you are in for a treat. In this article, we will teach you how to make a homemade banana cream pie from scratch. So, let's get started.

Ingredients

Banana Cream Pie Ingredients

For the crust:

  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

For the filling:

  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 4 large egg yolks
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 ripe bananas, peeled and sliced

For the whipped cream:

  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

For the crust:

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Stir until well combined.
  3. Press the crust mixture into the bottom and sides of a 9-inch pie dish.
  4. Bake the crust for 10 minutes, then remove it from the oven and let it cool.

For the filling:

  1. In a medium saucepan, whisk together the sugar, cornstarch, and salt.
  2. Gradually whisk in the milk until the mixture is smooth.
  3. Cook the mixture over medium heat, whisking constantly, until it thickens and comes to a boil.
  4. Remove the mixture from heat.
  5. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the egg yolks.
  6. Gradually whisk in 1/2 cup of the hot milk mixture into the egg yolks to temper them.
  7. Whisk the egg mixture back into the saucepan with the remaining milk mixture.
  8. Cook the mixture over medium heat, whisking constantly, until it boils and thickens.
  9. Remove the mixture from heat and stir in the butter and vanilla extract until the butter is melted and the mixture is smooth.
  10. Add the sliced bananas to the mixture and stir until they are coated in the custard.
  11. Pour the filling into the cooled pie crust and smooth the top.
  12. Cover the pie with plastic wrap and refrigerate it for at least 2 hours, or until the custard is set.

For the whipped cream:

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract.
  2. Using an electric mixer, beat the cream on high speed until stiff peaks form.
  3. Spread the whipped cream over the chilled pie and serve.

Conclusion

Now you know how to make a delicious homemade banana cream pie from scratch. This dessert is perfect for any occasion and is sure to please everyone. The creamy custard, fresh bananas, and crispy crust make for a delightful combination that is hard to resist. Try making this recipe at home and enjoy a slice of heavenly banana cream pie.

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