Banana Cream Pie Recipe
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Ingredients
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Crust
Filling
Topping
Method
Crust Preparation
- 1
Make the crust
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Stir until the mixture resembles wet sand.
- 2
Form the crust
Press the mixture into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie plate, ensuring it is evenly distributed. Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes or until lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let cool completely.
Filling Preparation
- 3
Prepare the filling
In a medium saucepan, whisk together the milk, sugar, cornstarch, and salt over medium heat. Cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and begins to bubble.
- 4
- 5
Finish the filling
Continue to cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract. Let the mixture cool for about 10 minutes.
- 6
Combine with bananas
Slice the bananas and layer them evenly over the cooled crust. Pour the filling over the bananas, smoothing it out with a spatula. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set.
Topping Preparation
- 7
Make the whipped cream
In a mixing bowl, beat the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
- 8
Top the pie
Spread the whipped cream over the cooled pie filling, smoothing it out with a spatula. Optionally, garnish with additional banana slices or chocolate shavings.
