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Homemade Banana Cream Pie

Homemade Banana Cream Pie

Delicious homemade banana cream pie features creamy custard, bananas, and whipped cream.
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Prep Time 4 hours
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 8 hours
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 slices
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • Saucepan
  • whisk
  • Pie Dish
  • parchment paper
  • Plastic wrap
  • Electric mixer
  • offset spatula

Ingredients
  

Crust

  • 1 unbaked pie crust or all butter pie crust
  • 1 large egg white beaten with 1 Tablespoon milk (optional for egg wash)

Custard Filling

  • 4 large egg yolks
  • 0.25 cup cornstarch
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.125 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter softened to room temperature
  • 4 yellow bananas not super ripe yet
  • ground cinnamon optional

Whipped Cream

  • 1 cup cold heavy cream
  • 2 Tablespoons confectioners’ sugar or granulated sugar
  • 0.5 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Make the pie dough and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
  • Roll out the chilled pie dough and place into a 9-inch pie dish.
  • Chill the pie dough in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • Blind bake the crust with parchment paper and weights.
  • Make the custard filling by whisking egg yolks and cornstarch, then combine with heated milk mixture.
  • Allow the custard to cool, then layer banana slices in the cooled crust and add custard on top.
  • Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
  • Prepare whipped cream and spread on top right before serving.
  • Slice and serve, garnished with additional banana slices if desired.

Notes

Pie dough can be prepared ahead of time, and pie can be assembled up to 1 day in advance. Best served with garnish just before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Banana Dessert, Banana Pie, Cream Pie, Dessert Pie, Homemade Banana Cream Pie, Homemade Pie
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