Banana Cream Pie Recipe

Banana Cream Pie Recipe

Satisfy your sweet tooth with homemade banana cream pie. This easy banana cream pie recipe is irresistibly sweet with a velvety smooth texture.

Ingredients

• cup white sugar
• cup all-purpose flour
• teaspoon salt
• 2 cups milk
• 3 egg yolks, beaten
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 (9-inch) baked pastry shell, cooled
• 4 bananas, sliced

Tip: You can substitute 3 tablespoons of cornstarch for the flour.

Instructions

Step 1: Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350F (175C).

Step 2: In a saucepan, combine sugar, flour, and salt. Gradually stir in the milk. Cook, stirring constantly, over medium heat until the mixture boils and thickens.

Step 3: Continue to cook and stir for 2 more minutes, then remove the saucepan from the heat.

Step 4: In a medium bowl, whisk the egg yolks and gradually add a small amount of the hot milk mixture until smooth. Slowly whisk the egg mixture back into the saucepan.

Step 5: Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture coats the back of a spoon, about 2 more minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the butter and vanilla.

Step 6: Place the sliced bananas in the cooled pie shell, then pour the pudding mixture over the bananas to cover them evenly.

Step 7: Bake the pie in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, until the filling sets.

Step 8: Allow the pie to cool completely on a wire rack. Once cooled, chill the pie in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.

Make Ahead

Banana cream pie is a great make-ahead dessert. You can prepare it 1-2 days in advance and store it in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

How to Store Banana Cream Pie

Loosely cover the banana cream pie with foil or plastic wrap and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Can You Freeze Banana Cream Pie?

Yes, you can freeze banana cream pie. Allow the pie to cool completely, then wrap the whole pie (dish and all) in storage wrap, followed by aluminum foil. Freeze for up to 2 months and thaw in the refrigerator before serving.

Community Tips and Praise

• "I used a graham cracker crust because thats what I had on hand. Instead of discarding the egg whites, I made a meringue topping, which browned nicely during the 15 minutes in the oven. It was a big hit!" - Elisa
• "Easy to make and delicious to eat. You can add some coconut flakes on top." - mespi
• "I used this recipe to make a banana cream trifle. Instead of a pie shell, I placed the pudding mixture over cake, topped with whipped cream, and layered it again. I loved it!" - Chuck Z.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)