Our Banana Cream Pie Recipe
oatmeal cookie crust, bruléed banana, whipped cream
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Ingredients
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Oatmeal Cookie Crust
Bruléed Bananas
Whipped Cream
Method
Oatmeal Cookie Crust
- 1
Prepare the Crust
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, combine the old-fashioned oats, all-purpose flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, melted butter, egg, baking soda, and salt.
- 2
Mix the Ingredients
Stir the ingredients together until well combined. The mixture should be moist and crumbly.
- 3
Form the Crust
Press the mixture into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie pan evenly.
- 4
Bake the Crust
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let cool.
Bruléed Bananas
- 5
Prepare the Bananas
Slice the ripe bananas in half lengthwise and place them cut side up on a baking sheet.
- 6
Brulee the Bananas
Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar evenly over each banana half. Using a kitchen torch, carefully brulee the sugar until it caramelizes and forms a crispy layer. If you don't have a torch, you can place them under a broiler for a few minutes, but watch closely to avoid burning.
- 7
Cool the Bananas
Allow the bruléed bananas to cool slightly before using them in the pie.
Whipped Cream
- 8
Whip the Cream
In a mixing bowl, combine the heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Using an electric mixer, whip the cream until stiff peaks form.
- 9
Add to Pie
Spread the whipped cream over the cooled oatmeal cookie crust, leaving some for garnish if desired.
Assembly
- 10
Assemble the Pie
Arrange the bruléed bananas on top of the whipped cream layer in a decorative pattern.
- 11
Chill and Serve
Refrigerate the pie for at least an hour to set before serving. Slice and enjoy your delicious banana cream pie!