Banana pie is a delicious dessert that features bananas as a key ingredient. Here’s a simple recipe for a classic banana cream pie:
Ingredients:
For the Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 1/4 cup sugar
For the Filling:
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups whole milk
- 4 large egg yolks, beaten
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
For the Topping:
- 3 to 4 ripe bananas, sliced
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
1. Preheat Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Make the Crust:
- In a bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a pie dish to form the crust.
- Bake the crust for about 8-10 minutes or until it’s set. Allow it to cool.
3. Prepare the Filling:
- In a saucepan, whisk together sugar, cornstarch, and salt.
- Gradually whisk in the milk until smooth.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens and comes to a boil.
- Boil and stir for one more minute.
- Remove from heat. Gradually whisk about a cup of the hot mixture into the beaten egg yolks to temper them.
- Return the egg mixture to the saucepan, stirring constantly.
- Bring the mixture back to a gentle boil and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in butter and vanilla extract.
- Let the filling cool for a few minutes.
4. Assemble the Pie:
- Arrange sliced bananas over the cooled crust.
- Pour the filling over the bananas, spreading it evenly.
5. Make the Whipped Cream Topping:
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy whipping cream until it begins to thicken.
- Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, continuing to whip until stiff peaks form.
6. Finish the Pie:
- Spread the whipped cream over the banana filling.
7. Chill:
- Refrigerate the banana pie for at least 4 hours, allowing it to set.
8. Serve:
- Slice and serve your delicious banana pie!
Enjoy your homemade banana pie!
