Description
This Banana Cream Pie is a delightful dessert featuring layers of creamy banana filling and fluffy whipped cream, perfect for any occasion. With its simple preparation and irresistible flavor, this easy homemade pie will be a hit at dinner or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 baked pie crust
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 large egg yolks beaten
- 3 cups whole milk
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 bananas sliced, plus more for topping
- 1/2 cup whipped cream or store-bought whipped topping
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan off of heat, whisk together the sugar, cornstarch, and salt.
- Whisk in the egg yolks and the milk.
- Place over medium heat, stirring constantly until it boils and thickens, about 10 minutes. Let it boil while stirring for 1 minute until it coats the back of a spoon.
- Stir in the butter and vanilla until smooth.
- Add the sliced banana to the bottom of the baked pie crust. Pour the pudding mixture over the bananas, using as much as needed.
- Refrigerate the pie for 4 hours to cool.
- Make whipped cream before serving, pipe around the edges of the pie, and add additional banana slices. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Ensure the pie crust is completely cooled before adding the filling.
Chill the pie for the full 4 hours for best results.
Use ripe bananas for a sweeter flavor and better texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg