Banana Cream Pie Recipe
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Ingredients
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Crust
Filling
Topping
Method
Crust
- 1
Prepare the Crust
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Mix until well combined.
- 2
Form the Crust
Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie pan. Ensure it is evenly packed.
- 3
Bake the Crust
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes or until lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let cool completely.
Filling
- 4
Prepare the Filling
In a medium saucepan, combine milk, sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Whisk together over medium heat until the mixture starts to thicken.
- 5
- 6
Combine and Cook
Once tempered, add the yolk mixture back into the saucepan. Continue to cook, stirring constantly, until it thickens to a pudding-like consistency.
- 7
Add Flavor
Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract. Let the mixture cool slightly.
- 8
Layer the Bananas
Slice the ripe bananas and layer them evenly over the cooled crust. Pour the filling over the bananas, smoothing it out with a spatula.
- 9
Chill
Refrigerate the pie for at least 4 hours, or until set.
Topping
- 10
Make the Whipped Cream
In a mixing bowl, combine heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Using an electric mixer, beat on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form.
- 11
Top the Pie
Spread the whipped cream over the chilled filling of the pie. You can also pipe it for a decorative finish.
- 12
Serve
Slice the pie and serve chilled. Enjoy your delicious banana cream pie!
