Description
Banana Cream Pie is a delightful dessert that evokes childhood memories with its creamy banana custard, sweet ripe bananas, and luscious whipped cream topping. This indulgent treat features a buttery graham cracker crust and layers of velvety filling, making it the perfect sweet ending for any occasion. Easy to prepare and customizable, this pie is sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 prepared graham cracker crust (9-inch)
- 2 ripe bananas, sliced
- 2 cups whole milk
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream (for topping)
Instructions
- Prepare your graham cracker crust if making homemade; set aside.
- In a saucepan, whisk together milk, sugar, flour, and a pinch of salt over medium heat until thickened (about 5 minutes). Stir in butter and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Slice bananas into thin rounds.
- In the prepared crust, layer half of the custard, followed by half of the banana slices; repeat with remaining custard and banana slices.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to set.
- Before serving, whip heavy cream until soft peaks form and generously spread over the pie.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg